Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Beverly Hills, California, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their patient care team. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, taking vital signs, and scheduling appointments. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and a Medical Assistant Certificate. Additionally, a Basic Life Support Certification is required. Join an organization known for its excellence and commitment to quality patient care in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required.
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required upon Hire.
• 2 years of outpatient medical office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, takes vital signs, and records medications in the medical record.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific data.
• Explains policies and procedures to patients using clinical knowledge.
• Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring message pools.
• Sets up exam/procedure rooms based on patient needs.
• Monitors inventory and cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies.
• Addresses patient concerns and follows up for satisfactory resolution.
• Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

CS-Link

Job description

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai received the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, 3 years in a row. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefit package and competitive compensation. Come find out why Cedars-Sinai was Voted #1 in California by U.S. News Best Hospitals!

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, accurate 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

• 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 escape accordingly
• Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment
• Provides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement
• Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings
• Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/GED Required

Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

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