Senior Medical Assistant - OB/GYN

• Asamemberofthepatientcareteam,theSeniorMedicalAssistantisresponsibleforpositivepatientrelations,propertelephonecommunication,verificationofpatientinformationbyinterviewingpatientandconfirmingpurposeofvisit.TheMedicalAssistantisalsoresponsibletopreparethepatientsforexaminationbyperformingpreliminaryphysicaltests,takingbloodpressure,weight,andtemperature,andreportingpatienthistorysummary.
• Thispositionwillalsobetrainedandwillberesponsibleforappointmentscheduling,andtoperformroutinedutiesassociatedwiththecollectionandmaintenanceofcurrentpatientdemographicsandinsuranceinformation.
• TheSeniorMedicalAssistant will perform required responsibilities based on the standard work for their department with minimalsupervision with the ability, skill and knowledge to work in more than one specialty area. Surgery scheduling willalsobepartof this position. Greetspatients,takeappropriatevitalsigns,reviewcurrentmedicationsandrecordinmedicalrecord
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• Coordinates, or serve as liaison, for administrative and clinical (basedonscopeofpractice) support activities including facilities management, patient billing, utilization management, quality management, risk management, human resources, and payroll
• Coordinates communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, insurance plans, and other departments
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, basedonscopeofpractice
• Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• May lead daily huddles and staff meetings and participates in performance improvement activities within the local assigned department

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduated in Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting required
• OB/GYN experience highly preferred

• Medical Assistant certification and/or diploma required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required and/or American Red Cross

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CEDARS-SINAI