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.

Duties & 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.
• Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required

Experience

• 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a medical office setting, ambulatory care facility or medical group required

Licenses/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization preferred
• California CPT1 Phlebotomy License preferred

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. Duties & 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. Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement. Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings. Qualifications. Education. High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required. Experience 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a medical office setting, ambulatory care facility or medical group required. Licenses/ Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization preferred. California CPT 1 Phlebotomy License preferred

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