Medical Assistant - Surgical Oncology - Pasadena

Cedars-Sinai•Pasadena, CA

8h•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Surgical Oncology department in Pasadena. This role is part of the patient care team and is responsible for positive patient relations, accurate telephone communication, verifying patient information, and preparing patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and reporting patient history. The position also involves appointment scheduling and maintaining patient demographics and insurance information.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required
Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers Required (Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred

Responsibilities

Greets 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
Provides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution
Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement
Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings
Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines