Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vital signs, and documenting information in the medical record, while also assisting with appointment scheduling and data maintenance.

The position requires a Medical Assistant certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program required.
• 2 years of experience in an outpatient clinic/medical office preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take vital signs, review current medications, and record in medical records.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring department data.
• Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge.
• Manage patient care flow and monitor CS-Link message pools.
• Set up exam/procedure rooms based on visit needs.
• Clean/reprocess equipment and manage inventory per guidelines.
• Address patient, physician, and staff concerns and route to appropriate staff.
• Support QA measures and record QC testing on designated equipment.
• Follow up on inquiries or complaints to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Monitor own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in daily huddles and staff meetings.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards and department policies.

Skills

Patient relations

Verbal communication

Clinical data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

CS-Link

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vital signs, and documenting information in the medical record, while also assisting with appointment scheduling and data maintenance.

The position requires a Medical Assistant certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification upon hire.