Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling Pro

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks in an outpatient setting. You will greet patients, collect vital signs, verify demographics and insurance, and prepare exam rooms for visits.

Responsibilities include scheduling, data entry, and ensuring infection prevention standards are followed. Prior outpatient MA experience is preferred and BLS certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Diploma in Medical Assisting or MA certification preferred.
• Two years of outpatient MA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and maintain positive patient relations.
• Take vital signs (BP, height, weight) and document accurately.
• Verify patient information and insurance details.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist during visits.
• Manage patient flow and monitor data within the department.
• Explain policies and services using clinical/administrative knowledge.
• Assist with QA measures, equipment, and infection prevention standards.
• Support appointment scheduling and patient demographic updates.

Skills

Patient communication

Interview patients

Vital signs

Medical records

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assisting Diploma

MA Certification

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks in an outpatient setting. You will greet patients, collect vital signs, verify demographics and insurance, and prepare exam rooms for visits.

Responsibilities include scheduling, data entry, and ensuring infection prevention standards are followed. Prior outpatient MA experience is preferred and BLS certification may be required.