Medical Assistant - Ob/Gyn Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Here, our collaborative team of healthcare professionals strives to offer the community comfort, treating every patient like members of our own families. Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Ob/Gyn Department specializes in compassionate and comprehensive support for patients and their families. As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside fellow caregivers to facilitate the best experience for women in any stage of their lives. **A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM - 5:00PM.** 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) + Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or within new hire period + Certification as Medical Assistant within 90 days of date of hire Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants + Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship 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/ **Physical Requirements:** + Manual dexterity to operate office equipment + Potential extended periods of standing, walking or sitting + Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision + 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 to move objects. + Sitting, pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities