Medical Assistant - Part-Time - Float Pool - Los Angeles

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. Responsibilities include managing patient relations, performing preliminary physical tests, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient information. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and preferably two years of experience in a clinical setting. Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required.
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take vital signs, and review medications.
• Assist with patient care flow and monitor message pools.
• Explain policies and procedures to patients.

Skills

Patient relations

Communication skills

Vital signs measurement

Appointment scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

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, takes appropriate vital signs, reviews current medications and records them in the 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 assists 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/reprocesses 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 directs patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follows up to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Monitors 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