Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Culver City

Cedars Sinai; Culver City (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their patient care team in Culver City. This role involves ensuring positive patient relations, preparing patients for examinations, and managing appointment scheduling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical operations, with a focus on vital sign measurement and patient interaction. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and satisfaction. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient settings preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking vital signs and reporting history.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and monitor patient care flow.
• Address patient inquiries and ensure satisfactory resolutions.

Skills

Patient Relations

Telephone Communication

Vital Signs Measurement

Appointment Scheduling

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma-Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

CS-Link

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: Key Job Responsibilities

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. 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greets patients, takes appropriate vital signs, reviews current medications and records in medical record.
2. Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific data.
3. Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice.
4. Manages patient care flow and assists with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work.
5. Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
6. Sweeps clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard work.
7. Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines.
8. Addressees patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalates accordingly.
9. Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment.
10. Provides assistance and directs patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follows up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
11. Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
12. Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings.
13. Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/GED
Vocational/Technical Diploma-Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program

License/Certification:

Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required upon Hire.

Experience:

2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.

Req ID: 5914
Working Title: Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Culver City
Department: Family Practice - Culver City
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