Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care & Scribe

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

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the patient care team. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, taking vitals, and ensuring accurate collection of demographics and insurance information.

ISR duties include scheduling, potential scribe work, and assisting providers during exams, with emphasis on infection control and reliable patient communication. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Medical Assistant certificate, and BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program required.
• BLS certification from ADE or Red Cross required upon hire.
• 2 years of outpatient medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations; take vital signs (BP, weight, temperature).
• Verify patient information and collect demographics and insurance data.
• Schedule appointments and assist with scribe duties as needed.
• Assist providers during examinations and document patient history and procedures.

Skills

Patient relations

Telephone communication

Interviewing patients

Accurate documentation

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate (Vocational/Technical Diploma)

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the patient care team. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, taking vitals, and ensuring accurate collection of demographics and insurance information.

ISR duties include scheduling, potential scribe work, and assisting providers during exams, with emphasis on infection control and reliable patient communication. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Medical Assistant certificate, and BLS