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.

Cleveland Clinic has one of the most distinguished otolaryngology medical centers in the country and is known for itsexpertiseand care in the field of ear,noseand throat (ENT).From issues with voice, earaches and sinus congestion to vertigo and sleep apnea, Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive otolaryngology team works collaboratively to provide exceptional patient care. As a Medical Assistant,you will support your fellow caregivers and healthcare staff by performing various administrative and medical tasks. This role is integral to the organization and functioning of the department, allowing you to leave a lasting impact on patients,familiesand caregivers every day.

A caregiver in this position worksdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.with rotating Saturdays from 7:00 – 5:00 p.m. and floating to the Plastics department 1-2 times per week will berequired.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assistwith performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance,identifyingmedication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performingtestsand documenting patient care.

• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.

• Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider.

• Maintain equipment, medicalsuppliesand examination areas.

• Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, dataentryand patient registration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program

• Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

• Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Crosswithin new hire period

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Medical Assisting Certification

• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship
• 6 months experience in a surgical environment

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.