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Medical Assistant - IM - Playa Vista

Cedars-Sinai

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Playa Vista, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Medical Assistant Certification From Board Approved Medical Assistant OrganizationBasic Life Support (BLS) From American Heart Association Or American Red Cross

Job overview

Cedars-Sinai is hiring a Medical Assistant - IM - Playa Vista. The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team, responsible for ensuring positive patient relations and proper telephone communication. This role involves verifying patient information, confirming visit purposes, and preparing patients for examinations by conducting preliminary physical tests and recording vital signs and patient history summaries.

Key focus areas include Greet patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record., Assist with tracking and monitoring department specific data., and Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, Accredited Medical Assistant Program, and Basic Life Support (BLS). Important skills include Positive Patient Relations, Telephone Communication, Patient Information Verification, Preliminary Physical Tests, Taking Blood Pressure, and Taking Weight.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Positive Patient RelationsTelephone CommunicationPatient Information VerificationPreliminary Physical TestsTaking Blood PressureTaking WeightTaking TemperatureReporting Patient History SummaryTaking Vital SignsReviewing Current MedicationsRecording in Medical RecordTracking and Monitoring Department Specific DataExplaining PoliciesExplaining ProceduresExplaining ServicesClinical KnowledgeAdministrative KnowledgeManaging Patient Care FlowMonitoring CS-Link Message PoolsSetting Up Exam RoomSetting Up Procedure RoomsMonitoring InventoryCleaning EquipmentRe-Processing EquipmentCleaning SuppliesRe-Processing SuppliesAddressing Patient ConcernsAddressing Physician ConcernsAddressing Staff ConcernsEscalating ConcernsAssistance in QA MeasuresRecording QC TestingMonitoring WorkflowIdentifying Opportunities for ImprovementParticipating in Daily HuddlesParticipating in Staff Meetings

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDGraduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant ProgramMedical Assistant Certification From Board Approved Medical Assistant OrganizationBasic Life Support (BLS) From American Heart Association or American Red CrossGraduate of an Accredited X-Ray Program2 Years Medical Assistant Experience in Outpatient Clinical/Medical Office Setting

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, verification of patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit. The Medical Assistant is also responsible to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record.

  • Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific data.

  • Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice

  • Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work.

  • Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.

  • Sweeps clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard work.

  • Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines.

  • Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalate accordingly.

  • Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment.

  • Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization

  • Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program preferred

Experience

  • 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred

Licenses/Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

  • Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization preferred

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

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