Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist - Heart Institute Ambulatory - Beverly Hills

Cedars-Sinai • Beverly Hills, CA

386d • $45,053 - $67,579

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center provides essential clinical and administrative support to healthcare professionals in the hospital's licensed clinics. This role involves direct patient interaction, data collection, and various clinical tasks, ensuring a smooth patient experience and efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from a Board-approved Medical Assistant Organization required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required.
• CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License required upon hire.
• 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant, in a medical office, ambulatory care facility, or medical group practice required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient history and document in EMR appropriately.
• Acquire all results (films, tests) prior to patient visit.
• Maintain timely patient flow and room availability.
• Assist patients with the completion of forms, as needed.
• Perform clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKGs, administering medications and injections (as directed by clinician), and recording/documenting in patient record.
• Participate in the patient check-out process, facilitating follow-up tests and referrals, and may assist in obtaining prior authorizations for timely scheduling of follow-up appointments.
• Maintain referral system and ensure accurate and timely follow-through with all referrals generated.
• Prepare and clean exam/procedure rooms and set up appropriate supplies.
• Ensure equipment, forms, and educational materials are available and ready for use during visits/procedures.
• Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing, reporting discrepancies to supervisor.
• Collect and prepare specimens and transport to lab, following hospital policy for specimen labeling and logging.
• Perform unit office procedures including general administrative duties (scanning, filing, faxing, phones, courier duties, etc.).
• Act as a transporter for stable, non-acute patients for testing or treatment.
• May act as a Safety Representative for the department, attending monthly safety meetings and communicating safety updates.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation
• 403(b) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED