Job DescriptionSummary of Essential Duties:As a member of the patient care team, you will be 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.You will also be trained to handle appointment scheduling, and to perform routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.The Medical Assistant is able to demonstrate a level of expertise in performing these responsibilities based on the standard work with the ability, skill and knowledge to work in more than one specialty area.The Medical Assistant should have strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and teamwork skills. It is vital that the Medical Assistant II demonstrate a level of professionalism that enables them to work with and support their co-workers.Primary Duties:Greet patientsManage patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard workPrepare patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical recordTake appropriate vital signs and record in medical recordSets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needsSweep clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard workAssist provider during examination/procedure based on scope of practice, as directed by providerPerform designated diagnostic tests based on scope of practice, as directed by providerAdhere to all infection prevention standards – cleaning, sterilization, autoclaving proceduresClean/re-process equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelinesAddress patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalate accordinglyProvide assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolutionExplain policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practiceParticipate in daily huddles and staff meetingsAssist with tracking and monitoring department specific dataQualificationsEducation:High school diploma or GED requiredGraduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program requiredExperience:Experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting. Minimum 2 years, Preferred 3 years.Req ID : 283Working Title : Medical Assistant - Cancer Center Exams - 8 Hour DaysDepartment : Cancer Center ExamsBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : NursingJob Specialty : NursingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $21.02 - $31.53