Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care & Patient Experience

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care in an outpatient setting. You will greet patients, take vital signs, review medications, and document in the medical record, ensuring smooth clinic flow.

The role includes scheduling, preparing exam rooms, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with physicians and staff. Candidates should have a Medical Assisting credential, BLS, and 2 years of outpatient experience; commitment to infection prevention

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Diploma in Medical Assisting or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved organization.
• 2 years experience in outpatient clinical/medical office preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, takes vital signs, reviews current medications and records in the medical record.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring department data.
• Explains policies and procedures to patients based on scope of practice.
• Manages patient care flow and assists with CS-Link message pools.
• Sets up exam/procedure rooms as needed.
• Cleans/re-processes equipment and maintains inventory.
• Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and follows up for resolution.
• Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings.
• Adheres to infection prevention standards and department guidelines.
• Chaperones when needed after required training.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phone scheduling

Medical records

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Diploma in Medical Assisting

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

CS-Link EMR

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care in an outpatient setting. You will greet patients, take vital signs, review medications, and document in the medical record, ensuring smooth clinic flow.

The role includes scheduling, preparing exam rooms, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with physicians and staff. Candidates should have a Medical Assisting credential, BLS, and 2 years of outpatient experience; commitment to infection prevention