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Job Title
Certified Medical Assistant ENT
Location
Akron
Facility
CC Akron General ENT
Department
Otolaryngology-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code
AK0436
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:30am-5:00pm/9:00am-5:30am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.At Cleveland Clinic, 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.
A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm/9am-5:30pm
As Medical Assistant in our , you will become familiar with performing health screenings, collecting specimens, administering medication, updating health records, keeping medical supplies stocked,maintaining examination areas, and monitoring, recording, and communicating patients’ conditions. You will also perform a variety of administrative duties, such as appointment scheduling and patient registration, which offers a unique learning opportunity that will expand your skillset.
The potential future caregiveris someone who:
We offer our caregivers many opportunities for professional development. Tuition Reimbursement, The Professional Ladder Program, professional development courses through our Global Leadership & Learning Institute, and opportunities to advance into management are just a few.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Assures completion of patient histories. Obtains vital signs.
- Administers injections, assists with splints and applies dressings as directed.
- Performs sterilization of instruments/equipment, if indicated, according to established policies.
- Performs CLIA Waived tests as instructed and maintains quality controls on all CLIA tests performed in the office.
- Performs phlebotomy duties as directed.
- Orders and maintains supplies as needed.
- Performs some or all of the following general receptionist duties when needed:
- Verifies and updates patient information in the practice management system.
- Collects co-pays and open balances, post charges and accurately enters these in the practice management system. Balance charges and payments and prepares deposit.
- Answers telephone promptly and courteously; takes messages accurately and provides information as needed.
- Assembles, updates, and ensures completion of the patient medical record.
- Completes referrals and pre certifications as needed.
- Processes requests for medical records made by patients, insurance companies and others in an appropriate manner.
- Sorts mail, medical records and other correspondence as needed.
- Completes mandatory training and education in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
- Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, mandatory education, dress code and display of ID badge.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate from an approved medical assisting program OR military training as a Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic or Medical Service Technician.
Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Medical Assisting certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants. This will be required within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.
Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective skills with multi-line telephone systems and computers.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to handle money in a safe manner.
Work Experience:
- Prefer one year experience in a medical office setting.
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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 offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances 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.
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