Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

As part of Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, the Bath Health and Wellness Center offers patient-friendly primary care and specialty services to the surrounding community. Our expert physicians and caregivers continuously aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients of all ages. Here, you will receive endless appreciation and encouragement while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Medical Assistants have various administrative and clinical duties. As a Medical Assistant in our Pulmonary Department you will be responsible for taking medical histories, explaining procedures to patients, collecting and preparing specimens for the lab or performing basic laboratory tests themselves, administering or instructing patients on the proper uses of medications, drawing blood, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures, and changing dressings. This role provides the opportunity to gain exposure to complex medical issues, helping to advance your skills in a specialized field. Ultimately, all your work helps ensure the best possible health and treatment outcomes.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Start times may vary.

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 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.

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Medical Assisting 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly : $19.75

Maximum hourly : $27.75

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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