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Medical Assistant - UrologyCleveland Clinic • Akron, OH, US
Medical Assistant - Urology

Medical Assistant - Urology

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH, US
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Medical Assistant - Urology

Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Akron General Urology and Pelvic Health Center, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Urologists at Cleveland Clinic Akron General offer evaluation, consultation, and treatment for a wide range of adult urologic issues, including urinary infections, female pelvic health issues, incontinence, kidney stones, infertility, and cancer. A team of board-certified and fellowship-trained urologists from Cleveland Clinic's Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute provides care at several convenient Akron-area locations such as Akron General Urology and Pelvic Health Center. By joining this team as a Medical Assistant, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families, and visitors. You will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks, and more. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes. Our caregivers are leading the charge for innovative urologic care, and all your work helps to ensure the best possible health outcomes.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7 : 30AM 4 : 00PM. Start times may vary. The Exchange St. Office will be the primary work location, but floating to Fairlawn and Green may be required, as needed.

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.
  • Urology experience.
  • 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.
  • Light Work - 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 to move objects.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.

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

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