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Medical Assistant - Encino - Encino, CAAttention Military Affiliated Job Seekers - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. This role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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 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.Duties & ResponsibilitiesGreets 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 meetingsMinimum Education RequiredHigh School/GEDJob CategoryHealthcare-Nurses/Medical AssistantsAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualifications 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 Graduate 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 required-Must be valid within 60 days of hire date Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization preferred Minimum Salary 21.00 Maximum Salary 30.41CityEncinoStateCaliforniaJob CodeHealth-Services health-servicesCompanyCedars-Sinai
Worksite address
encino, CA, 91316, US
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