Medical Assistant - Urology

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient urology care in a high-volume setting. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and procedure readiness. This position runs 8:00am to 5:00pm on 8-hour shifts, with primary location at the Exchange St.

Office and potential float to Fairlawn and Green facilities. A caregiver in this role assists with screenings, collects specimens, documents patient information, and coordinates

Qualifications

• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Graduation 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.
• Preferred: Medical Assisting certification and completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health information, identifying medication changes, 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

Clinical externship experience

Education

Medical Assisting program OR military health training (HM, 68W, 4N0X1)

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic offers innovative treatments in urology, including minimally invasive, scarless options for urologic procedures. Caregivers in this department provide dynamic patient care and comprehensive treatment plans for the best possible outcomes. A Medical Assistant in this role will support outpatient urology care, a high-volume area, performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure optimal patient flow and procedure readiness.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 5:00pm on 8hr shifts. Primary location is the Exchange St. Office but may float to Fairlawn and Green facilities.

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

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 (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
• 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.).