Medical Assistant - Heart Institute
Cedars-Sinai
- Marina Del Rey, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
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- Collects patient history and documents in EMR appropriately. Acquires all results (films, test) prior to patient visit
- Maintains timely patient flow and room availability. Assists patients with the completion of forms, as needed
- Performs clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG's, administering medications and injections (as directed by clinician), and records / documents patient record
- Participates in the patient check out process: facilitating follow-up tests, and referrals and may participate in obtaining prior authorizations to allow for timely scheduling of follow-up appointments to other providers. Maintains referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated
- Prepares, cleans exam / procedure room and setup appropriate supplies. Ensures equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit / procedure. Maintains and monitors all equipment used for patient care and testing and reports discrepancies to supervisor
- Collects and prepares specimens and transports to lab. Follows hospital policy for specimen labeling and logging
- Performs unit office procedures including all general administrative duties as required (i.e. scanning, filing, faxing, phones, courier duties, etc.)
- Acts as a transporter for stable, non-acute patients for testing or treatment
- May act as a Safety Representative for the department. Attends monthly safety meetings and communicates safety updates to the department
- 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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required
- CA CPT Certification required upon hire
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
Req ID : 1441
Working Title : Medical Assistant - Heart Institute
Department : Heart Institute Ambulatory
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
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