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Job TitleMedical Assistant - Primary Care

                        

LocationStow

                    

FacilityHealth and Wellness Stow

                     

DepartmentPrimary Care-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeAK0436

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Medical Assistant – Primary Care  

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. 

Primary care doctors are typically the first point of contact for patients, from diagnosing and treating problems to being an advocate for preventive care. As a Medical Assistant, you will help physicians provide quality care by performing health screenings, collecting specimens, administering medication and communicating patients’ conditions. You will also perform a variety of administrative duties, offering a unique learning opportunity to expand your skillsets. 

A caregiver in this position will work from 8:00AM - 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 have military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)   Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience Medical Assisting certification within 90 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire periodCurrent demonstrated clinical proficiency

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants

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Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity to operate office equipmentExtended periods of standing, walking or sittingGood visual acuity through normal or corrected visionExerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objectsPushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow 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.

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