Cleveland Clinic·Vero Beach, Florida
The Medical Assistant will collaborate with the oncology team to provide patient care, including medication management, screenings, and specimen collection. They will also perform essential administrative duties such as scheduling, registration, and maintaining medical equipment.
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Job Title Medical Assistant - Outpatient Oncology Clinic Location Vero Beach Facility Indian River Hospital Department Medical Oncology-Indian River Hospital Job Code 000655 Shift Days Schedule 8:30am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care.
At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers.
You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Indian River Hospital’s Scully-Welsh Cancer Center provides a range of services to patients including clinical trials and internationally recognized cancer research efforts, ensuring patients have access to the latest advances in cancer treatment, as well as a range of support programs helping patients navigate the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.
Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care.
As a Medical Assistant in the Outpatient Oncology 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.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:30AM – 5:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider.
Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting program Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience Current demonstrated clinical proficiency Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Medical Assisting certification (CMA, NCMA or CCMA) Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
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.
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.
Candidates must have graduated from an approved Medical Assisting program or possess equivalent military medical training. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience are required.
Market context
In Florida, support-services openings often draw steady demand because facilities rely on CNAs and other support staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles are competitive when employers need current Florida CNA licensure, AHA BLS certification, and EKG skills, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any EKG experience clearly in your resume.