Outpatient Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Scheduling

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. The role involves greeting patients, taking vital signs, interviewing patients to verify information, and preparing them for examinations.

You will also perform routine data entry, scheduling, and insurance information maintenance to support efficient clinic operations. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program required.
• Two years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association and/or Red Cross required (upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, collect vital signs, review medications, and document in the medical record.
• Assist with department data tracking and monitor CS-Link message pools.
• Explain policies and services to patients based on scope of practice.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain infection prevention standards.
• Support appointment scheduling and maintain patient demographics and insurance information.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma- Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the patient care team. The role involves greeting patients, taking vital signs, interviewing patients to verify information, and preparing them for examinations.

You will also perform routine data entry, scheduling, and insurance information maintenance to support efficient clinic operations. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program, and BLS certification.