Medical Assistant - Clerical/Secretary

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Job Title

Medical Assistant - Clerical/Secretary

Location

Akron

Facility

Summit Medical Plaza

Department

Primary Care-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK0436

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

At Akron General's Summit Adult Medicine Center, you will be primarily responsible for various clerical and administrative tasks within the facility. You will interact with many supportive caregivers who will encourage your growth as you find your place within the Cleveland Clinic system. You will also have numerous opportunities to gain hands-on patient experience in a fun, welcoming healthcare environment.

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.

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 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) or within new hire period

Certification as Medical Assistant within 90 days of date of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants

Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship

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Physical Requirements:

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.

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

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