Medical Assistant
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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.
Responsibilities also include preparing the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, temperature, and reporting patient history summary.
This position will also be trained and will be responsible for appointment scheduling, performing routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.
- 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
- Sets up exam room / procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
- Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work
- Cleans / re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
- Graduation from accredited Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and / or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization
Experience
2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical / medical office setting preferred
Licenses / Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- Medical Assistant certification and / or diploma required
Working Title : Medical Assistant
Department : Medical Network Foundation
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : Clinical Operations
Position Type : Full-time
Shift Length : 8 hour shift
Base Pay : $19.11 - $28.67