Job DescriptionAre you seeking an opportunity to demonstrate your positiveinterpersonal skills and high degree of respect for patients, physicians, and coworkers? Would you like to put your outstandingpeople skills to work in an environment dedicated to helping others? Then please apply for this exciting full-time opportunity. We would love to hear from you!Summary of Essential Duties:As a member of the patient care team, you will be responsible forpositive patient relations, proper telephone communication, and verification of patient information by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of the 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.You will also be trained to handle appointment scheduling, and to perform routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.The Medical Assistant is able to demonstrate a level ofexpertise in performing these responsibilities based on the standard work with the ability, skill and knowledge to work in more than one specialty area.The Medical Assistant should have good communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and partnership skills. It is vital that the Medical Assistant II demonstrate a level ofprofessionalism that enables them to work with and support their co-workers.Primary Duties:Greet patientsManage patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard workPrepare patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical recordTake appropriate vital signsSets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needsSweep clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard workAssist provider during examination/procedure based on scope of practice, asadvised by providerPerform designated diagnostic tests based on scope of practice, as directed by the providerDraw, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by providerAdhere to all infection prevention standards – cleaning, sterilization, autoclaving proceduresClean/re-process equipment and suppliesAdminister immunization, injections, or oral medicationsAddress patient, physician, and staff concerns and call out accordinglyProvide assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipmentProvide assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolutionExplain policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge based on thescope of practiceParticipate in daily huddles and staff meetingsAssist with tracking and monitoring department-specific data

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED requiredGraduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required

Experience:

Experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting. Minimum 2 years, Preferred 3 years.License/Certification:

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Req ID : 3535
Working Title : Medical Assistant - Cancer Center Exams - 8 Hour Days
Department : Cancer Center Exams
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $21.02 - $31.53