Orthopedics Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Scheduling

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

403(b)

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in California is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. You will support positive patient relations, perform basic vital signs, interview patients to verify information, and prepare them for examinations in an outpatient setting.

This role includes scheduling, maintaining demographics and insurance data, and collaborating with clinicians. A High School Diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant diploma, and BLS certification are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and record vital signs and medications.
• Assist with department data tracking and QA measures.
• Explain procedures and manage patient flow and inquiries.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain clinical standards.
• Ensure infection prevention and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Patient communication

Telephone etiquette

Interviewing patients

Medical record documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in California is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. You will support positive patient relations, perform basic vital signs, interview patients to verify information, and prepare them for examinations in an outpatient setting.

This role includes scheduling, maintaining demographics and insurance data, and collaborating with clinicians. A High School Diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant diploma, and BLS certification are required upon hire.