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Job TitleDepartment Supervisor
LocationAkron
FacilityAkron General Medical Center
DepartmentPhysician Practice Administration-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job CodeT24032
ShiftDays
Schedule8:00am-5:00pm
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.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General is looking to add a Department Supervisor to the team who will support Kent, Fairlawn and Akron Broadway Patient Services. As a Department Supervisor, you will supervise caregivers and the technical and administrative functions of the area you are assigned to. It will also be your job to act as a technical resource for team members as well as implement goals consistent with your assigned units. This role requires a positive, supportive, flexible and friendly caregiver with a natural ability to multitask, problem-solve and handle unexpected issues. While with the Akron General team, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skills, explore additional roles and interact with new people every day.
A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Supervise caregivers in daily operations.
Maintain staffing levels.
Approve and schedule paid time off and leave requests.
Provide leadership and training.
Coordinate and provide orientation and education.
Analyze workflow and procedures.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve procedures, processes, speed, quality and effectiveness.
Ensure cross coverage.
Develop an effective work team.
Encourage and support morale building activities.
Communicate with caregivers and provide orientation on policies.
For a Department Supervisor I:
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Two years of experience as a work leader, team lead or project manager OR one year of supervisory experience in a related field
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degree
For a Department Supervisor II:
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degree
Two years of related supervisory experience
OR a High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Healthcare experience in a large organization
For a Department Supervisor III:
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degree
Three years of related supervisory experience
OR a High School Diploma/GED and five years of experience
OR a Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Healthcare experience in a large organization
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Ability to travel throughout the hospital system
In some locations, ability to transport up to 25 pounds
May require the ability to operate various types of powered material handling equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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