Job Description

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, 2022xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x9123Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Companyxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s 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 Americaxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s 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 DoingAs 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.This position will also be trained and will be responsible for appointment scheduling, and to perform routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.Primary Duties and Responsibilitiesxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical recordxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific dataxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practicexc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard workxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needsxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Sweeps clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard workxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelinesxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalate accordinglyxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipmentxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Provides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolutionxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvementxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Participates in daily huddles and staff meetingsxc3xa2xc2x80xc2xa2 Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelinesQualificationsEducation:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization

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 required
• Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required

Req ID : 6468
Working Title : Medical Assistant - ENT - Beverly Hills
Department : ENT
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

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