Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Scheduling Pro

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 join the patient care team. The role involves patient relations, accurate telephone communication, and preparing patients for examination with vital signs and history intake.

You will schedule appointments, maintain patient demographics and insurance information, and support QA and infection prevention protocols while assisting with exam rooms and routine duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant certificate from accredited program is required.
• Two years of outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and take vital signs and review medications.
• Assist with department data tracking and patient flow.
• Explain policies and guide patients based on scope of practice.
• Set up exam rooms and monitor inventory.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and QA measures.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Patient communication

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. The role involves patient relations, accurate telephone communication, and preparing patients for examination with vital signs and history intake.

You will schedule appointments, maintain patient demographics and insurance information, and support QA and infection prevention protocols while assisting with exam rooms and routine duties.