Lead Medical Assistant - Fair Oaks

Cedars-Sinai; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai seeks a Lead Medical Assistant to act as a clinical team lead in an outpatient setting, supporting physicians and staff across specialties. The role includes orientation, training, and monitoring MA skills and scheduling to ensure efficient clinic operation.

The position emphasizes leadership in clinical workflows and collaboration with the care team to maintain high-quality patient care and efficient clinic performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Assoc. degree/college diploma in Medical Assisting from an accredited program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from a board-approved Medical Assistant Organization.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma in X-Ray preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Assistants in the office and support physicians and clinical staff in delivering care.
• Provide orientation and clinical training for Medical Assistants based on approved standard work.
• Assess MA clinical and administrative skills, monitor workflow, and manage staff/scheduling coverage.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Assoc. Degree/College Diploma in Medical Assisting

X-Ray program diploma

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Assistant, Lead functions as a clinical team lead for the Medical Assistants in the office. This position supports the physician and clinical staff in the delivery of health care by performing a variety of medically related tasks with the ability, skill and knowledge to work in more than one specialty area. This position is responsible for the orientation and clinical training of Medical Assistants based on the approved standard work. This position also assists with providing a review of Medical Assistant clinical and administrative skills, assessing the workflow of Medical Assistants and monitoring staff/scheduling coverage.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - minimum
• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma in Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization. - minimum
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program. - preferred

Experience

• 5 years Experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting - minimum
• 6 years Experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum Certification needs to be the AHA Healthcare Provider type only
• Certified Registered Medical Assistant - Upon Hire preferred Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization. http://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licenses/Physicians_and_Surgeons/Medical_Assistants/