Practice Support Specialist-Surgery Admin

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Practice Support Specialist-Ophthalmology to enhance the operational flow of the ophthalmology service across main campus and affiliates. You will perform a variety of administrative duties to support the department and assigned faculty while upholding MetroHealth's mission and customer service standards.

Required: high school graduation and administrative experience; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat; strong writing,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Administrative support experience or experience performing duties relevant to the position.
• Proficient PC skills with Word, Excel, Acrobat, PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, communication skills and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Preferred: Related experience in a medical practice.
• Experience working in an educational/medical research setting.
• Medical terminology.
• Medical program coordination experience.
• Bilingual Spanish based on departmental need.

Responsibilities

• Enhances the operational flow of the assigned practice/medical service.
• Supports department staff and faculty in daily administrative tasks.
• Maintains professional standards and customer service.

Skills

Administrative support

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independence / Teamwork

Diversity communication

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Word

Excel

Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

Practice Support Specialist-Ophthalmology (Job ID: 39100)

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 0730-1600,0800-1630,0830-1700

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Enhances the operational flow of the assigned practice/medical service at the main campus satellites, and affiliated community partners. Performs a variety of duties to support the department and assigned faculty members. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Practice Support Specialist-Ophthalmology (Job ID: 39100)

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 0730-1600,0800-1630,0830-1700

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it.

Summary:

Enhances the operational flow of the assigned practice/medical service at the main campus satellites, and affiliated community partners. Performs a variety of duties to support the department and assigned faculty members. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Practice Support Specialist-Ophthalmology (Job ID: 39100)

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 0730-1600,0800-1630,0830-1700

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it.

Summary:

Enhances the operational flow of the assigned practice/medical service at the main campus satellites, and affiliated community partners. Performs a variety of duties to support the department and assigned faculty members. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school graduate or passage of a high school equivalency exam.

Administrative support experience or experience performing duties relevant to the position.

Proficient PC skills with Word, Excel, Acrobat, PowerPoint.

Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills, communication skills and problem solving.

Ability to work independently within a team environment.

Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals.

Preferred:

Related experience in a medical practice.

Experience working in an educational/medical research setting.

Medical terminology.

Medical program coordination experience.

Bilingual Spanish based on departmental need.

Physical Demands:

May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating.

May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing.

Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.

Ability to read job related documents.

Ability to use computer.

Practice Support Specialist-Ophthalmology

Administrative Support Non Clinical

Employee

09/14/2026

Negotiable

09/30/2026

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER|CLEVELAND, OH

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