Medical Assistant – Primary Care Virtual Visits

Cleveland Clinic

. Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeIndependence • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, medication management, and compliance with health standards. Capable of performing clinical tasks, maintaining medical equipment, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

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Medical Assisting CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Clinical Externship ExperiencePatient MonitoringMedication Management

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Hard Skills

Patient CareSpecimen CollectionHealth-Maintenance Information GatheringDocumentation of Patient CareEquipment MaintenanceData EntryPatient RegistrationAllergy Information UpdateLight Work CapabilityStandard Precautions Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAttention to DetailManual DexterityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Office EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assisting Certification

Industry Keywords

Health CareClinical ExperienceInterdisciplinary TeamsPatient MonitoringCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information
Identify medication changes and update allergy information
Collect specimens and perform tests
Document patient care
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition
Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas
Perform administrative and clerical duties including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration
Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff
Support medication management, patient monitoring, patient care, compliance and coordination with interdisciplinary teams
Work 8:00am to 5:00pm, with start times as early as 7:30am

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an approved medical assisting program OR military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); if not held, must obtain during the new hire period
Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
Medical Assisting certification preferred
Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship preferred
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting
Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision
Ability to perform Light Work, exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently
Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Compliance with annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
Subject to controlled-substance testing following an employment offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption through Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program
Drug-free workplace with controlled-substance testing following employment offers
Equal employment opportunity