Medical Assistant – Outpatient Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery

About the role

The Medical Assistant will support the outpatient cardiac and thoracic surgery team at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. The role involves direct patient care, clinical support, and administrative duties in a fast‑paced, high‑quality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with screenings, specimen collection, tests, and documentation of patient care.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition and administer specific medications under provider direction.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Required profile

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting program or equivalent military medical training.
• Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross) upon hire.
• For LPN candidates: Ohio LPN license, graduate of an approved practical nursing school, and BLS certification.

Required skills

• Medical assisting techniques including specimen collection and basic laboratory tests.
• Medication administration under supervision.
• Patient monitoring and documentation.
• Use of electronic health record systems for data entry and patient registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.