Medical Assistant - Heart Institute - 8-Hour - Per Diem - Days - Beverly Hills
Cedars-Sinai · CA; Beverly Hills, California
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- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Medical Assistant certification or diplomarequired
Graduation from accredited Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization
from the posting - Basic Life Support (BLS)required
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
from the posting - CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Licenserequired
CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License required within a year of hire
from the posting - Medical Assistant experiencerequired
1-year Medical Assistant, medical office, ambulatory care facility or medical group practice required
from the posting - Certified Medical Assistantpreferred
Certified Medical Assistant preferred
from the posting - Vital signs measurementimplied
taking vital signs
from the posting - Specimen collectionimplied
collecting lab specimens
from the posting - EKG administrationimplied
performing EKG's
from the posting - Medication administrationimplied
administering medications and injections
from the posting
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Join Cedars-Sinai!
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23
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
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to nurses, physicians and allied health professionals (Clinicians) working in the hospital licensed clinics. Functions may include patient interview, data collection, documentation in the medical record, exam room set-up, cleaning and preparation, ordering/stocking of medical supplies and general administrative support. There may also be performing of non-invasive routine technical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, surgeon or podiatrist who is on the premises. Must have flexibility and ability to adapt to multiple specialty clinics.
- Collects patient history and documents in EMR appropriately. Acquires all results (films, test) prior to patient visit
- Maintains timely patient flow and room availability. Assists patients with the completion of forms, as needed
- Performs clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG's, administering medications and injections (as directed by clinician), and records / documents patient record
- Participates in the patient check out process: facilitating follow-up tests, and referrals and may participate in obtaining prior authorizations to allow for timely scheduling of follow-up appointments to other providers. Maintains referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated
- Prepares, cleans exam / procedure room and setup appropriate supplies. Ensures equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit / procedure. Maintains and monitors all equipment used for patient care and testing and reports discrepancies to supervisor
- Collects and prepares specimens and transports to lab. Follows hospital policy for specimen labeling and logging
- Performs unit office procedures including all general administrative duties as required (i.e. scanning, filing, faxing, phones, courier duties, etc.)
- Acts as a transporter for stable, non-acute patients for testing or treatment
- May act as a Safety Representative for the department. Attends monthly safety meetings and communicates safety updates to the department
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Graduation from accredited Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization
Licenses/Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required
- CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License required within a year of hire
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
Experience:
- 1-year Medical Assistant, medical office, ambulatory care facility or medical group practice required
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