Medical Assistant - Oncology - Pasadena

Cedars-Sinai; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Pasadena is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their patient care team. The role requires greeting patients, taking vital signs, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate patient records. A high school diploma and a Medical Assistant Certificate are required along with at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to address patient concerns effectively. The position offers a collaborative environment focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma – Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program required.
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, takes vital signs, reviews current medications.
• Assists with tracking department-specific data.
• Explains policies and procedures to patients.
• Manages patient care flow and monitors CS-Link message pools.
• Sets up exam and procedure rooms appropriately.
• Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on guidelines.

Skills

Patient relations

Telephone communication

Vital signs measurement

Clinical knowledge

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, accurate telephone communication, verification of patient information by interviewing patients, and confirming the purpose of visit. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries. Additional duties include appointment scheduling and maintaining current patient demographics and insurance information.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets patients, takes appropriate vital signs, reviews current medications and records them in the medical record
• Assists with tracking and monitoring department-specific data
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice
• Manages patient care flow and assists with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work
• Sets up exam and procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Sweeps clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard work
• Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines
• Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalates accordingly
• Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment
• Provides assistance and directs patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follows up to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Monitors own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement
• Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings
• Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma/GED required
Vocational/Technical Diploma – Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational program required

Experience
2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred

License/Certification
Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required (Upon Hire)