Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits package

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Los Angeles seeks a Medical Assistant to join its patient care team. Responsibilities include greeting patients, managing care flow, and assisting with customer service inquiries. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and preferred experience in outpatient settings. Basic Life Support Certification is also required upon hire. This position promises a dynamic work environment in a top-rated organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program is necessary.
• 2 years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and record vital signs.
• Manage patient flow and address inquiries.
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms appropriately.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards.

Skills

Patient relations

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

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