"Medical Assistant - Ops Float Pool"

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Job Description

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, verification of patient information, and preparing patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, temperature, and reporting patient history summary. This position also handles appointment scheduling and maintains patient demographics and insurance information.

• Greets patients, takes appropriate vital signs, reviews current medications, and records in the medical record.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring department-specific data.
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge.
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms based on patient visit needs.
• Manages patient care flow and assists with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work.
• Cleans and re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from a Board-approved organization.

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

Licenses/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required.

Req ID: 6589. Working Title: Medical Assistant - Ops Float Pool. Department: Ops - Float Pool. Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. Job Category: Clinical Operations. Job Specialty: Clinical Operations. Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT. Primary Shift: Day. Shift Duration: 8 hour. Base Pay: $21.00 - $30.41.