Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Pasadena

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

403(b)

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in California is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. You will support positive patient relations, perform basic vital signs, interview patients to verify information, and prepare them for examinations in an outpatient setting.

This role includes scheduling, maintaining demographics and insurance data, and collaborating with clinicians. A High School Diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant diploma, and BLS certification are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and record vital signs and medications.
• Assist with department data tracking and QA measures.
• Explain procedures and manage patient flow and inquiries.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain clinical standards.
• Ensure infection prevention and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Patient communication

Telephone etiquette

Interviewing patients

Medical record documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Job description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai has a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai has 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 elevate 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

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Diploma 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