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Job Description
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.
Job Description
Join Cedars-Sinai
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai received the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, 3 years in a row. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefit package and competitive compensation. Come find out why Cedars-Sinai was Voted #1 in California by U.S. News Best Hospitals!
As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, accurate 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.
If required, functions as a scribe and to transcribe the physician dictated patient history, physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician; transcribe test results, patient education; pend orders and to prepare and edit scribed document for physician review and signature.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Adheres to all infection prevention standards – cleaning, sterilization, autoclaving procedures
Administers immunization, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider
Draws, prepares designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider
Performs designated diagnostic tests based on scope of practice, as directed by provider
Assists provider during examination/procedure based on scope of practice, as directed by provider
Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to acquire efficient views of specific body area as ordered by provider
Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders
Demonstrates accurate equipment usage, uses appropriate technique charts
Follows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriately
Auto req ID
478375BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education:
High School Diploma/GED Required
Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required
License/Certification:
Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers Required (Upon Hire)
Experience:
2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred
Minimum Salary
24.00
Maximum Salary
33.00
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*
Marina Del Rey
State*
California
Job Code
Health-Services health-services
Affiliate Sponsor
Cedars-Sinai
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.
Job Description
Join Cedars-Sinai
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai received the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, 3 years in a row. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefit package and competitive compensation. Come find out why Cedars-Sinai was Voted #1 in California by U.S. News Best Hospitals!
As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, accurate 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.
If required, functions as a scribe and to transcribe the physician dictated patient history, physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician; transcribe test results, patient education; pend orders and to prepare and edit scribed document for physician review and signature.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Adheres to all infection prevention standards – cleaning, sterilization, autoclaving procedures
Administers immunization, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider
Draws, prepares designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider
Performs designated diagnostic tests based on scope of practice, as directed by provider
Assists provider during examination/procedure based on scope of practice, as directed by provider
Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to acquire efficient views of specific body area as ordered by provider
Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders
Demonstrates accurate equipment usage, uses appropriate technique charts
Follows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriately
Auto req ID
478375BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education:
High School Diploma/GED Required
Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required
License/Certification:
Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers Required (Upon Hire)
Experience:
2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred
Minimum Salary
24.00
Maximum Salary
33.00
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*
Marina Del Rey
State*
California
Job Code
Health-Services health-services
Affiliate Sponsor
Cedars-Sinai