Medical Assistant - Pacific Heart (Santa Monica)
Cedars-Sinai · Santa Monica, California
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- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High School Diploma/GEDrequired
High School Diploma/GED
from the posting - Medical Assistant Certificaterequired
Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program
from the posting - Basic Life Support Certificationrequired
Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required upon Hire
from the posting - Medical Assistant experiencepreferred
2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred
from the posting - Vital signs monitoringimplied
take appropriate vital signs
from the posting - Patient communicationimplied
Greets patients
from the posting - Clinical knowledgeimplied
Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge
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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 escalate 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
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