Senior Medical Assistant -Executive Health

Overview Join Cedars-Sinai. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, recognizing outstanding employee engagement. The organization offers a strong benefits package and competitive compensation. Responsibilities Maintain positive patient relations and proper telephone communication; verify patient information by interviewing the patient and confirming the purpose of the visit; prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. Assist with appointment scheduling and perform routine duties related to collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information. Perform required responsibilities based on standard work for the department with minimal supervision; work in more than one specialty area; assist with surgery scheduling; greet patients; take vital signs; review current medications; and record information in the medical record. Coordinate or serve as liaison for administrative and clinical support activities including facilities management, patient billing, utilization management, quality management, risk management, human resources, and payroll. Coordinate communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, insurance plans, and other departments. Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practice. Clean and re-process equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines; set up exam/procedure rooms according to patient visit needs. May lead daily huddles and staff meetings and participate in performance improvement activities within the local assigned department. Qualifications Education High school diploma or GED required Graduate of Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from a board-approved Medical Assistant Organization Experience Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting required Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required and/or American Red Cross Certification from board-approved Medical Assistant Organization preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedars-Sinai