Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-SinaiMedicalCenter has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S.News&WorldReport, 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

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 requiredGraduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant OrganizationGraduate of an accredited X-Ray program preferred

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 requiredCertification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization preferred
Req ID : 7552
Working Title : CMCF 1101180 OBGYN Medical Assistant FR 48891 Juarez M13 1.00
Department : OBGYN
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : Clinical Operations
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $21.00 - $30.41