CMA Outpatient Full-time
Cedars-Sinai

Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Center - 8-Hour - Full Time - Days

Job Description

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 phenomenal 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 an inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

As a member of the patient care team, Medical Assistants are responsible for positive patient relations, professional 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
  • Leads 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 required

Experience

  • 1 year 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 required
  • Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required
  • California CPT I Phlebotomy License required for some departments and preferred for others.

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