Medical Assistant - Neuro and Spine Office

Cleveland Clinic

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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, our team of highly skilled neurologists and neurosurgeons treat complex conditions — like back pain, spinal cord injury, brain tumors, aneurysms, epilepsy and seizures, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke and more. As a Medical Assistant at Akron General’s Center for Neuro and Spine, you will support your fellow caregivers and healthcare staff by performing various administrative and medical tasks. This role is integral to the organization and functioning of the department, allowing you to leave a lasting impact on patients, families and caregivers every day. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Floating to other locations within the Fairlawn area will be required, as needed.

Requirements

• 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
• Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross within new hire period

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assisting Certification
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED