Medical Assistant

Job Description

Who we are: Diverse Lynx, based in Princeton, NJ, is a Healthcare Staffing agency serving a broad array of U.S. healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to labs and nursing homes. Committed to excellence and diversity, we're an equal opportunity employer, welcoming talent irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, or any other protected status.

Position: Medical Assistant
Facility: Cedar Sinai Medical Network
Location: 289 W. Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
Pay range: $25/hr
Hours: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00)

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

12 hours non-billable orientation

Required Qualifications:

· Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP accredited program OR national certification through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI.

· Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries

· 1 year working as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting

· Experience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions

· **** Expertise with blood/lab draws and venipuncture - will draw 1-5 tubes from each patient. The clinic sees 100+ patients a day ****

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2+ years working as a MA in Orthopedics

· Experience with CS-Link/Epic

· Experience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions

· Phlebotomy certification

· Understanding of medical terminology

· Experience with medical insurance, referral processes, and benefit plans

Job Duties:

· Greet patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current meds and record in medical record

· Assist with tracking and monitoring department specific data

· Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practice

· Set up exam/procedure rooms appropriate to the patient visit needs

· Clean and re-process equipment and supplies following department guidelines

· Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider

· Draw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by provider

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Inpatient
• In-person
• Outpatient

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Medical Assistant degree/certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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