Medical Assistant - Neurology (Tarzana)

Cedars-Sinai

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Tarzana, CA

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

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

Job overview

Cedars-Sinai is hiring a Medical Assistant - Neurology (Tarzana). The Medical Assistant supports positive patient relations, handles telephone communication, verifies patient information, prepares patients for examinations, records vital signs, and manages appointment scheduling while maintaining accurate demographics and insurance data.

Key focus areas include Greet patients and take vital signs, recording medications in the medical record, Assist with tracking and monitoring department specific data, and Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practice.

Important skills include Positive Patient Relations, Accurate Telephone Communication, Verification Of Patient Information, Prepare Patients For Examination, Performing Preliminary Physical Tests, and Taking Blood Pressure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Positive Patient RelationsAccurate Telephone CommunicationVerification of Patient InformationPrepare Patients for ExaminationPerforming Preliminary Physical TestsTaking Blood PressureTaking WeightTaking TemperatureReporting Patient History SummaryAppointment SchedulingCollection and Maintenance of Patient DemographicsCollection and Maintenance of Insurance InformationGreet PatientsTake Appropriate Vital SignsReview Current MedicationsRecord in Medical RecordTracking and Monitoring Department Specific DataExplaining PoliciesExplaining ProceduresExplaining Services to PatientsClinical KnowledgeAdministrative KnowledgeManage Patient Care FlowMonitoring CS-Link Message PoolsMonitoring Standard WorkSet Up Exam RoomSet Up Procedure RoomsSweep Clinical AreasMonitor InventoryClean EquipmentRe-Process EquipmentClean SuppliesRe-Process SuppliesAddress Patient ConcernsAddress Physician ConcernsAddress Staff ConcernsProvide Assistance in QA MeasuresRecording QC TestingDirect Patient InquiriesDirect Patient ComplaintsFollow Up to Ensure Satisfactory ResolutionMonitor Workflow for Improvement OpportunitiesParticipate in Daily HuddlesParticipate in Staff MeetingsAdhere to Infection Prevention StandardsAdhere to Department PoliciesAdhere to Department GuidelinesAssist as Chaperon

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDMedical Assisting From Accredited Educational ProgramMedical Assistant Certification From Board Approved Medical Assistant OrganizationBasic Life Support Certification (BLS) From the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for Healthcare ProvidersChaperon Training2 Years Medical Assistant Experience in Outpatient Clinical/Medical Office Setting

Full job description

Job Description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, accurate telephone communication, verification of patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit. Responsible to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. This position will also be trained and will be responsible for appointment scheduling, and to perform routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.

Duties and 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 raises accordingly.
Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment.
Provides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
Monitors their own workflow to find opportunities for improvement.
Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings.
Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines.
Assists as a chaperon when needed upon completion of the required Chaperon Training.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma/GED required.
Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required.

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required.
Certified Registered Medical Assistant from board approved Medical Assistant Organization highly preferred.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting 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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