Compassionate Medical Assistant – Outpatient Clinic Care

Cedars-Sinai; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. You will greet patients, verify information, take vital signs, and prepare for examinations while documenting patient history.

Education: High School Diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program are required. Basic Life Support certification is required on hire; two years of outpatient experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring department specific data.
• Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice.
• Manage patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work.
• Set up exam rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
• Sweep clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard work.
• Address patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalate accordingly.
• Provide assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment.
• Provide assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Monitor own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in daily huddles and staff meetings.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. You will greet patients, verify information, take vital signs, and prepare for examinations while documenting patient history.

Education: High School Diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program are required. Basic Life Support certification is required on hire; two years of outpatient experience are preferred.