Part Time Research Medical Assistant - POTS Cardiology

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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. The POTs program has grown astronomically over the past over the past 3 years under Dr. Chen’s efforts as a specialist.  His knowledge and expertise has led to Cedars become a renowned center for the treatment and management of POTS.

• Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record
• Assists with tracking and monitoring department specific data
• Provide clinical support, and ensuring the research trials compliance within research protocols
• Aid in the effective management of patient flow, data collection, and general support required for the successful execution of the multiple research trials within the POTs program
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice
• May support practitioner both in clinic and virtual visits
• 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

Education:

• 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 required

Experience:

• 1 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting required
• Medical Scribe experience highly preferred
• Clinical Research experience highly preferred

Licenses/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

: 1724

: Part Time Research Medical Assistant - POTS Cardiology

: Heart - Cardiology Diagnostic

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

: Nursing

: Nursing

: NONEXEMPT

: Day

: 8 hour

: $21.02 - $31.53

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