Medical Assistant - Spine and Pain

The Power of Every One

Join us at Akron General Spine and Pain Institute where our mission is to provide compassionate, cost-effective care using cutting-edge technology and a blend of traditional and complementary medicine. We understand that pain shouldn't rule your life, which is why our team of specialists works collaboratively with patients to develop personalized treatment plans. With convenient outpatient options across multiple locations, we offer comprehensive care to help manage pain and restore quality of life. Our simple, four-step approach to diagnosis and treatment ensures patients are well informed and actively involved in their carewe are your partners in pain relief and providers of peace of mind.

As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. In this role, you will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes, allowing you to directly improve the lives of patients and their families every day.

Additionally, you will receive ample opportunities to enhance your skills, gain hands-on experience and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic. This position can be a steppingstone for future opportunities within other units or departments in the hospital.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7 : 30 a.m. 4 : 00 p.m. or 8 : 00 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m.

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 injections and conduct pill counts for medication monitoring.
• Obtain and document patient consents and treatment agreements.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
• Assist in pre-visit planning by updating the health maintenance tab.
• Perform administrative / clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Physical Requirements :

Personal Protective Equipment :

The policy of 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.