Job Description

Job Summary:  Key Job Responsibilities

As a member of the patient care team, the 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.

Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical recordCoordinates, or serve as liaison, for administrative and clinical (based on scope of practice) support activities including facilities management, patient billing, utilization management, quality management, risk management, human resources, and payrollCoordinates communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, insurance plans, and other departments Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard workMonitors their own workflow independently to meet the requirements of their position at a level of expertise that requires minimal supervisionAssists with tracking and monitoring department specific dataExplains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practiceSets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needsCleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelinesAddresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and resolve problems accordinglyProvides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolutionMay lead daily huddles and staff meetings and participates in performance improvement activities within the local assigned department
Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED    
Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program

License/Certification:

Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required upon Hire

Experience:

3 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting required

Req ID : 3196
Working Title : Senior Medical Assistant - GI - Beverly Hills
Department : GI LeDoux
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 : $21.70 - $32.55