Medical Assistant

DIVERSE LYNX LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare staffing agency as a Medical Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in patient care at Cedar Sinai Medical Network. This position offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients by preparing them for examinations, managing lab work, and ensuring a smooth flow of operations in a dynamic healthcare environment. With a commitment to excellence and diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in their medical careers while contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to take on new challenges, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to perform vital signs and prepare patients for examination.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and take vital signs, recording in medical records.
• Assist in tracking department-specific data and explain services to patients.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma

BLS Certification

Blood/Lab Draws

Patient Preparation

Medical Terminology Understanding

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

National Certification (AAMA, AMCA, etc.)

Tools

CS-Link/Epic

Phlebotomy Equipment

Job description

Benefits:

1. Referral Bonus
2. Competitive salary
3. Paid time off

Who we are: Diverse Lynx, based in Princeton, NJ, is a Healthcare Staffing agency serving a broad array of U.S. healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to labs and nursing homes. Committed to excellence and diversity, we're an equal opportunity employer, welcoming talent irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, or any other protected status.

Position: Medical Assistant

Facility: Cedar Sinai Medical Network

Location: 23451 Madison St, Torrance, CA 90505

Pay range: $25/hr

Hours: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 18:30)

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

12 hours non-billable orientation

Required Qualifications:

1. Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP accredited program OR national certification through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI.
2. Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
3. 2 years working as an MA.
4. Proficiency with blood/lab draws and venipuncture.
5. BLS.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 2+ years working as an MA in an outpatient surgical center.
2. Experience with CS-Link/Epic.
3. Experience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions.
4. Phlebotomy certification.
5. Understanding of medical terminology.
6. Experience with medical insurance, referral processes, and benefit plans.

Job Duties:

1. Greet patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current meds, and record in the medical record.
2. Assist with tracking and monitoring department-specific data.
3. Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practice.
4. Set up exam/procedure rooms appropriate to the patient visit needs.
5. Clean and re-process equipment and supplies following department guidelines.
6. Administer immunisations, injections, or oral medications as directed by the provider.
7. Draw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by the provider.