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Join Cedars-Sinai!Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai received the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We offer an outstanding benefit package and competitive compensation. Come find out why Cedars-Sinai was Voted #1 in California by U.S. News Best Hospitals!As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, accurate 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.If required, functions as a scribe and to transcribe the physician dictated patient history, physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician; transcribe test results, patient education; pend orders and to prepare and edit scribed document for physician review and signature.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdheres to all infection prevention standards – cleaning, sterilization, autoclaving proceduresAdministers immunization, injections, or oral medications as directed by providerDraws, prepares designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by providerPerforms designated diagnostic tests based on scope of practice, as directed by providerAssists provider during examination/procedure based on scope of practice, as directed by providerPerforms diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to acquire efficient views of specific body area as ordered by providerPerforms procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological ordersDemonstrates accurate equipment usage, uses appropriate technique chartsFollows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriatelyQualificationsEducation:High School Diploma/GED RequiredVocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program requiredLicense/Certification:Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers Required (Upon Hire)Experience:2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferredAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamWith a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
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beverly hills, CA, 90211, US
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