Medical Assistant

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job TitleMedical Assistant - Spine and PainLocationAkronFacilityUROGYN Spine and Pain Medical Office BuildingDepartmentSpine and Pain Institute-Cleveland Clinic Akron GeneralJob CodeC15016ShiftDaysSchedule7:30am-4:00pm/8:00am-4:30pmJob SummaryJob Details

Join us at Akron General Spine and Pain Institute where our mission is to provide compassionate, cost-effective care using cutting-edge technology and a blend of traditional and complementary medicine. We understand that pain shouldn't rule your life, which is why our team of specialists works collaboratively with patients to develop personalized treatment plans. With convenient outpatient options across multiple locations, we offer comprehensive care to help manage pain and restore quality of life. Our simple, four-step approach to diagnosis and treatment ensures patients are well informed and actively involved in their care—we are your partners in pain relief and providers of peace of mind.

As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. In this role, you will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes, allowing you to directly improve the lives of patients and their families every day.    

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 steppingstone for future opportunities within other units or departments in the hospital.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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 injections and conduct pill counts for medication monitoring.

• Obtain and document patient consents and treatment agreements.

• Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas. 

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

• 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 OR military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) 

• Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience 

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (MA) certification

• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship  

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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.

• 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.

• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree; sitting, pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.

• 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

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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