Medical Assistant

Benefits:

• Referral Bonus
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

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:

23451 Madison St, Torrance, CA 90505
Pay range: $25/hr

Hours:

Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 18:30)

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
• 2 years working as an MA
• Proficiency with blood/lab draws and venipuncture
• BLS

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years working as an MA in an outpatient surgical center
• 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 the 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 immunisations, injections, or oral medications as directed by the provider
• Draw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by the provider