Medical Assistant - South Bay Surgeons - Torrance, CA

VetJobs•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ATTENTION 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 click the submit button and follow the next steps. Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
Diploma in Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) only required

Nice To Haves

2 years 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.
Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone Training