Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Call Center - Santa Monica

Cedars-Sinai; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our patient care team in Santa Monica, California. This role involves positive patient relations, handling examinations, appointment scheduling, and maintaining patient information. Ideal candidates have a Vocational/Technical Diploma and relevant experience.

The Medical Assistant will greet patients, take vital signs, manage patient flow, and ensure compliance with clinical standards. Join a diverse team in a workplace acclaimed for engagement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification required upon hire.
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and takes vital signs.
• Assists with tracking department specific data.
• Explains policies and procedures to patients.
• Manages patient care flow and monitors messages.
• Sets up exam rooms based on patient needs.
• Cleans and reprocesses equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Vital sign measurement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma-Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars‑Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including 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 dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

As a member of the patient care team, 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.

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 escalates 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

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Vocational/Technical Diploma-Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program

License/Certification

Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required upon Hire

Experience

2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred