Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Scribing (Outpatient)

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is recruiting a Medical Assistant for its outpatient care team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on positive patient relations, accurate telephone communication, and verifying patient information while preparing patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include preliminary physical tests, taking vitals, and transcribing physician notes when required. Training covers scheduling tasks and routine maintenance of patient demographics and insurance data.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to infection prevention standards (cleaning, sterilization, autoclaving).
• Administers immunizations or injections as directed by provider.
• Draws and prepares designated lab specimens as directed by provider.
• Performs designated diagnostic tests based on scope of practice, as directed by provider.
• Assists provider during examinations/procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs radiographic procedures and positions patients for exams as ordered by provider.
• Uses technique charts and ensures appropriate exposure indices and markers.

Skills

Patient relations

Telephone communication

Data verification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate (accredited)

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is recruiting a Medical Assistant for its outpatient care team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on positive patient relations, accurate telephone communication, and verifying patient information while preparing patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include preliminary physical tests, taking vitals, and transcribing physician notes when required. Training covers scheduling tasks and routine maintenance of patient demographics and insurance data.