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.
Is This Position for You?
This position is a PSR with Medical Assistant duties when needed. Main job functions are those of a PSR and will cover for a Medical Assistant to help with coverage.
A Little More About What You Will be Doing
The PSR/Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals working in the hospital licensed clinics. Medical Assistant duties may include non-invasive routine technical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, surgeon or podiatrist who is on the premises. PSR duties may include answering incoming telephone calls; scheduling and authorization for appointments, surgeries and ancillary services; patient check-out and rescheduling of follow-up appointments; insurance verification functions; chart/medical records preparation; and sorting and deposition of mail and patient information
- Applies a consistent telephone greeting, answers telephones, takes complete and accurate messages, triages information, and relays to appropriate party to support operational aspects of patient care
- Schedules patient appointments, coordinates procedures/testing with outside departments, and ancillary services, acquires required authorizations timely to allow for rescheduling of appointment if needed according to guidelines/workflows by providing required documentation, monitors daily patient schedule, places reminder calls, and identifies “no shows” for rescheduling
- Consistently verifies patient information at the time of scheduling to prevent scheduling errors, i.e Patient Name, DOB, Gender, Telephone number, etc.
- Ensures the collection of patient demographics and insurance information. Ability to obtain and provide cash prices for uninsured patients once validated with the PSRII or Lead
- Calls patients with appointment reminders (and/or works edit list from Televox)
- Maintains physician appointment schedule templates in Cadence (scheduling system)
- 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
- 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
Educational Requirements:
Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
Licenses:
Minimum: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum: CA Phlebotomy Certification (CPT1) ( complete 1 year upon hire)
Preferred: Certified Registered Medical Assistant
Experience:
1 year Medical Assistant, medical office, ambulatory care facility, or medical
group practice
Physical Demands:
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing 75 lbs. Pulling 75 lbs. Balancing, Stooping, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination, Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing,
Working Title: Medical Assistant – Breast Center – 8 Hour Days
Department: Breast Center
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Nursing
Job Specialty: Nursing
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$20.42 – $30.63