Senior Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Tarzana

Cedars Sinai • Tarzana, CA

129d • $24 - $38

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022–23. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals! As a member of the patient care team, the Senior Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduated in Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting required.
• Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required and/or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for positive patient relations and proper telephone communication.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients and confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary.
• Responsible for appointment scheduling and maintaining current patient demographics and insurance information.
• Perform required responsibilities based on the standard work for their department with minimal supervision.
• Work in more than one specialty area.
• Surgery scheduling will also be part of this position.
• Greets patients, takes appropriate vital signs, reviews current medications, and records in medical record.
• Coordinates communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, insurance plans, and other departments.
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge.
• Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines.
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
• May lead daily huddles and staff meetings and participates in performance improvement activities within the local assigned department.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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