Medical Assistant - Minimally Invasive Urology (MIU) - 8-Hour - Full Time Days

Marinahospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Minimally Invasive Urology department. The role involves patient interaction, vital sign monitoring, and administrative support within a dynamic team. Candidates should have a California Medical Assistant certification and relevant experience in a medical setting.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and takes appropriate vital signs.
• Coordinates communication between patients and medical staff.
• Assists with tracking department specific data.

Skills

Patient Relations

Communication

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Graduation from accredited California Medical Assistant school

BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross

Job description

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

Tell me about the role:

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.

Why Work Here?

Beyond an outstanding benefit package with 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 commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and well-being of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities, in this job you will:

• Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record
• Coordinates, or serve as liaison, for administrative and clinical (based on scope of practice) support activities including facilities management, patient billing, utilization management, quality management, risk management, human resources, and payroll
• Coordinates communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, insurance plans, and other departments
• Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work
• Monitors their own workflow independently to meet the requirements of their position at a level of expertise that requires minimal supervision
• Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific data
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines

Qualifications

Position requirements:

• Graduation from accredited California Medial Assistant school
• BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross
• 1 year of experience in a medical setting preferred

Req ID : 7955
Working Title : Medical Assistant - Minimally Invasive Urology (MIU) - 8-Hour - Full Time Days
Department : Minimally Invasive Urology MIU
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $21.66 - $32.49

Qualifications

Position requirements:

• Graduation from accredited California Medial Assistant school
• BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross
• 1 year of experience in a medical setting preferred