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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. ?? 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. Responsibilities also include preparing the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, temperature, and reporting patient history summary. 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 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 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 Vocational/Technical diploma graduate of an accredited X-Ray program preferred ?? Experience: 2 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 : 6494 Working Title : Medical Assistant – Coastal Ortho – Torrance Department : Ortho – Coastal 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 : $21.00 – $30.41