Medical Assistant - Endocrinology - Los Angeles, CA

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant - Endocrinology to join a dynamic team. The role involves providing clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced environment while ensuring excellent patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with patient history, taking vital signs, and maintaining the clinic's efficiency. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in a medical setting.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a medical office, ambulatory care facility or medical group practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Medical Assistant certification and CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to healthcare professionals.
• Maintain timely patient flow and assist with patient forms.
• Document patient history and participate in patient check-out process.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Support

EMR Documentation

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Assistant certification

CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License

Job description

Medical Assistant - Endocrinology - Los Angeles, CA

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Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to nurses, physicians and allied health professionals (Clinicians) working in the hospital licensed clinics. Functions may include patient interview, data collection, documentation in the medical record, exam room set-up, cleaning and preparation, ordering/stocking of medical supplies and general administrative support. There may also be performing of non-invasive routine technical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, surgeon or podiatrist who is on the premises. Must have flexibility and ability to adapt to multiple specialty clinics.

Collects patient history and documents in EMR appropriately. Acquires all results (films, test) prior to patient visit

Maintains timely patient flow and room availability. Assists patients with the completion of forms, as needed

Performs clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG's, administering medications and injections (as directed by clinician), and records / documents patient record

Participates in the patient check out process: facilitating follow-up tests, and referrals and may participate in obtaining prior authorizations to allow for timely scheduling of follow-up appointments to other providers. Maintains referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated

Prepares, cleans exam / procedure room and setup appropriate supplies. Ensures equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit / procedure. Maintains and monitors all equipment used for patient care and testing and reports discrepancies to supervisor

Collects and prepares specimens and transports to lab. Follows hospital policy for specimen labeling and logging

Performs unit office procedures including all general administrative duties as required (i.e. scanning, filing, faxing, phones, courier duties, etc.)

Acts as a transporter for stable, non-acute patients for testing or treatment

May act as a Safety Representative for the department. Attends monthly safety meetings and communicates safety updates to the department

Auto req ID

448907BR

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Job_Category

Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Educational Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Licenses/Certification

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

Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required

CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License required upon hire

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Experience

1-year Medical Assistant, medical office, ambulatory care facility or medical group practice required

Minimum Salary

21.66

Maximum Salary

32.49

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*

Los Angeles

State*

California

Job Code

Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor

Cedars-Sinai

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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