Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Torrance at Cedars-Sinai

Torrance, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Relations, Vital Signs, Patient Interviewing, Appointment Scheduling, Medical Record Documentation, Insurance Verification, Infection Prevention, Clinical Workflow Management, Equipment Sterilization, Quality Assurance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Cedars-Sinai! 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. A Little More About What You Will be Doing 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. Primary Duties and Responsibilities * Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record * 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 * Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work * Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs * Sweeps clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard work * Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines * Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalate accordingly * Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment * Provides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution * Monitors their own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement * Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings * Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations. They also manage patient care flow, handle appointment scheduling, and maintain patient demographics and insurance information.