Medical Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute at Weston hospital offers comprehensive hematology and oncology services, including specialized care for blood disorders and cancers, with a focus on patient-centered, collaborative care and innovation. The clinic provides a range of services, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood cancers and related disorders. As a Medical Assistant on this team in our Hematology/Oncology Outpatient clinic, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. You will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes.

Additionally, you will receive ample opportunities to enhance your skills, gain hands-on experience and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic. This position can be a stepping-stone for future opportunities within other units or departments in the hospital.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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  Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting patient care.

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  Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.

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  Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.

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  Assist in pre-visit planning by updating the health maintenance tab.

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  Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

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Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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  Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period

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  Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered

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  Background in customer service

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  Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience

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Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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  CMA, NCMA, CCMA certification

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  Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship

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  One year of experience in patient care; doctor's office experience of ambulatory

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  Epic experience

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  Medical background

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Physical Requirements:

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  Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.

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  May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.

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  Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.

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  Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

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  Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

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  Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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Personal Protective Equipment:

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• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Pay Range

Salaries (which may be) shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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