Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Center - 8-Hour - Full Time - Days

divh2Join Cedars-Sinai!/h2pCedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Companys 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 phenomenal benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News World Report has named us one of Americas Best Hospitals!/ppWhy work here?/ppBeyond 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 an inclusive environment that fuels innovation./ppA Little More About What You Will Be Doing/ppAs a member of the patient care team, Medical Assistants are responsible for positive patient relations, professional 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./ppDuties Responsibilities:/pulliGreets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record./liliAssists with tracking and monitoring department specific data./liliExplains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice/liliLeads patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work./liliSets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs./liliSweeps clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard work./liliCleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines./liliAddresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalate accordingly./liliProvides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment./liliMonitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement./liliParticipates in daily huddles and staff meetings./li/ulh2Qualifications/h2h2Education/h2ulliHigh school diploma or GED required/liliGraduate of an accredited medical assistant program required/li/ulh2Experience/h2ulli1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred/li/ulh2Licenses/Certification/h2ulliBasic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required/liliCertification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required/liliCalifornia CPT I Phlebotomy License required for some departments and preferred for others./li/ul/div