Senior Medical Assistant - Ops Float Pool

Cedars-Sinai • Beverly Hills, CA • 15h ago

Job Description

Join 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 -23

Cedars-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.

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

What will you be doing in this role?

The Senior 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. The Senior Medical Assistant will perform required responsibilities based on the standard work for their department with minimal supervision with the ability, skill and knowledge to work in more than one specialty area.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Coordinates, 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 payroll

Coordinates 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 work

Monitors their own workflow independently to meet the requirements of their position at a level of expertise that requires minimal supervision

Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific data

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

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

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

Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and resolve problems accordingly

Provides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution

May lead daily huddles and staff meetings and participates in performance improvement activities within the local assigned department

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

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

Experience:

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

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

Licenses/Certification:

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

Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required

Req ID : 6938

Working Title : Senior 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 : $22.35 - $33.53

Cedars-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.

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