Medical Assistant - Oncology - Infusion - Beverly Hills

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the patient care team in an outpatient setting in Beverly Hills. You will greet patients, collect vital signs, verify information, and prepare patients for examinations under supervision.

The role includes scheduling, charting, and assisting with QA and infection prevention, with emphasis on accurate telephone communication and patient history documentation. Prior MA experience is preferred, and BLS certification is required on hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant from an accredited program is required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the AHA and/or Red Cross for Healthcare Providers is required (upon hire).
• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Greets patients, obtains vital signs and reviews medications, recording in the medical record.
• Assists with monitoring data and patient flow in the department.
• Explains policies and services to patients based on scope of practice.
• Sets up exam/procedure rooms according to patient needs.
• Maintains infection prevention standards and completes QA measures.

Connaissances

Patient communication

Vital signs

Medical history

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Outils

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

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 accelerate 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)