Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious medical center located in Beverly Hills is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Float Pool. The successful candidate will ensure positive patient interactions and assist with clinical tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and preparing patients for examinations. This position requires a High School Diploma, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, providing a rewarding work environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required.
• 2 years of experience working in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and takes vital signs.
• Schedules appointments and maintains patient demographics.
• Monitors and addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Patient communication

Infection prevention standards

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Medical records systems

Job description

Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Los Angeles

Beverly Hills, CA, United States

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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 escalate 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 15594
• Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
• Department CMCF 1101012 Ops - Float Pool
• Job Category Clinical Operations
• Job Function Clinical Operations
• Locations 200 N Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211, US