Administrative Assistant III - Health Sciences

Posted:
1/7/2026, 9:42:09 PM

Location(s):
Akron, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Administrative Assistant III - Health Sciences

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

Medical Education Admin-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

B99961

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. 

Administrative Assistants are an essential part of Cleveland Clinic’s smooth operation, allowing caregivers to focus on patient care and improve coordination between the nursing team, administrative teams and providers. In this role, you will support not only the Manager of the Department of Health Sciences, but the additional Health Scientists, Senior Scientist and Biostatistician. The Department of Health Sciences is responsible for the educational scholarly activities of our eight residency programs, three fellowships, and all research fellowships and student experiences. You will help support this department through booking events, preparing and sending emails, overseeing the office, and managing Residents and students. Here, you can build a rewarding career with one of the most respected hospital systems.      

A caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM or 7:00AM – 3:30PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Manage and prioritize multiple assignments.  

  • Act as a liaison between internal and external customers.  

  • Answer and triage phone calls. 

  • Administer calendar and schedule management. 

  • Compose and prepare a variety of correspondence (e.g., reports, forms, presentation materials, messages, etc.). 

  • Provide coverage of other areas, such as front end, point of service and registration. 

  • Coordinate management functions.  

  • Assist with special projects.  

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School Diploma or GED 

  • Five years of office experience 

  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Associate's degree 

  • Two years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in healthcare 

  • Typing proficiency of 35 WPM with accuracy 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

  • Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

  • Ability to travel throughout the hospital system

  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

  • In some locations, ability to move up to 20 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment.

                       

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities