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
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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