Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Pasadena
About The Position
Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, recognizing hospitals and health systems nationwide for outstanding employee engagement. We also offer a great benefits package and competitive compensation, contributing to U.S. News & World Report naming us one of America’s Best Hospitals. 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.
Requirements
- Provides clinical and administrative support to nurses, physicians and allied health professionals (Clinicians) working in the hospital licensed clinics.
- May perform non-invasive routine technical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, surgeon or podiatrist who is on the premises.
- Functions within their scope of education/ certification not to exceed what is permitted by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to multiple specialty clinics is needed.
Responsibilities
- Collects patient history and documents in EMR appropriately.
- Acquires all results (films, test) prior to patient visit.
- Maintains timely patient flow and room availability.
- Assists patients with the completion of forms, as needed.
- Performs clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG's, administering medications and injections (as directed by clinician), and records / documents patient record.
- Participates in the patient check out process: facilitating follow-up tests, and referrals and may participate in acquiring prior authorizations to allow for timely scheduling of follow-up appointments to other providers.
- Maintains referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated.
- Prepares, cleans exam / procedure room and setup appropriate supplies.
- Ensures equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit / procedure.
- Maintains and monitors all equipment used for patient care and testing and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
- Collects and prepares specimens and transports to lab.
- Follows hospital policy for specimen labeling and logging.
- Performs unit office procedures including all general administrative duties as required (i.e. scanning, filing, faxing, phones, courier duties, etc.).
- Acts as a transporter for stable, non-acute patients for testing or treatment.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- vacation
- 403(b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
