Medical Assistant - Digestive Disease Center - Los Angeles

Job DescriptionJoin Cedars-Sinai!Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s 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 great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!Why work here?Beyond 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 a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.A Little More About What You Will be DoingAs 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 POTs program has grown astronomically over the past over the past 3 years under Dr. Chen’s efforts as a specialist. His knowledge and expertise has led to Cedars become a renowned center for the treatment and management of POTS.

Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record

Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific data

Provide clinical support, and ensuring the research trials compliance within research protocols

Aid in the effective management of patient flow, data collection, and general support required for the successful execution of the multiple research trials within the POTs program

Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice

May support practitioner both in clinic and virtual visits

Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs

Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work

Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines

QualificationsEducation:

High school diploma or GED required

Graduation from accredited Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required

Experience:

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

Medical Scribe experience highly preferred

Clinical Research experience highly preferred

Licenses/Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Req ID : 4902Working Title : Medical Assistant - Digestive Disease Center - Los AngelesDepartment : Digestive Disease CenterBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : NursingJob Specialty : NursingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $21.66 - $32.49Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.