Medical Assistant - Oncology - Infusion - Beverly Hills

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on accurate patient information collection, preparing patients for examinations, and supporting clinical activities under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant certificate, and BLS certification by hire. Prior outpatient clinic experience is valued, with opportunities to learn CS-Link and clinic workflows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, takes vital signs, reviews medications and records in medical record.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring department data and patient flow.
• Explain policies and procedures to patients and coordinate care with staff.

Skills

Patient communication

Data verification

Clinical support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

CS-Link

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 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!

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 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 escalated 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)