Medical Assistant

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Los Angeles. The role involves ensuring positive patient relations, performing preliminary health assessments, and supporting a diverse patient community. As part of a recognized workplace for employee engagement, Cedars-Sinai offers great benefits and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and takes vital signs.
• Assists with department data tracking.
• Prepares patients for examinations.

Skills

Patient Relations

Clinical Knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program

Job description

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Join Cedars-Sinai!

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!

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

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-Must be valid 60 days from hire date
• Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization preferred
  
  

Req ID : 8266

Working Title : Medical Assistant

Department : IM - Playa Vista

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

Job Category : Clinical Operations

Job Specialty : Clinical Operations

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $21.00 - $30.41

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Research Services

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