Senior Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant - Nephrology

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant to manage a busy outpatient clinic workload in Los Angeles. The role combines medical assistant duties with lab responsibilities, including processing tests, specimen handling, and QA support.

The ideal candidate will be proficient across MA responsibilities and laboratory workflow. Responsibilities include patient vital signs, coordinating administrative and clinical tasks, and ensuring compliance with infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assisting from an accredited program and/or MA certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• CRMA certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workload for 35–40 patients per day in a safe, efficient, organized manner.
• Conduct scheduled nurse visits and process provider-requested lab tests and STAT requests.
• Review patient files for lab orders and prepare/pack specimens for courier pickup.
• Maintain lab inventory and ensure clean, compliant work areas.
• Assist with general lab workflow and support the clinical team as needed.
• Greet patients, record vitals, and coordinate administrative and clinical support activities.
• Serve as liaison among patients, families, medical staff, and departments.
• Explain policies and services to patients and set up exam/procedure rooms.
• Lead daily huddles and participate in performance improvement activities.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assisting program and/or Medical Assistant Certification

Graduate of accredited X-Ray program (preferred)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Certified Registered Medical Assistant (CRMA)

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant will manage the daily workload which averages 35 to 40 patients per daily in a safe, efficient, and organized manner.

Lab Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting scheduled nurse visits.
• Processing provider-requested laboratory tests and STAT requests.
• Reviewing patient files for laboratory orders.
• Handling specimen processing and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Preparing and packaging specimens for courier pickup.
• Maintaining laboratory inventory by restocking supplies as needed.
• Keeping the laboratory clean, organized, and compliant with safety and infection control standards.
• Assisting with general laboratory workflow to ensure timely and efficient patient care.
• The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the Medical Assistant (MA) role, as they may be required to perform standard MA duties when needed to support the clinical team.

Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current medications and record in medical record.
• Coordinates, or serve as liaison, for administrative and clinical (based on scope of practice) support activities including facilities management, patient billing, utilization management, quality management, risk management, human resources, and payroll.
• Coordinates communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, insurance plans, and other departments.
• Manages patient care flow and assist with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work.
• Monitors their own workflow independently to meet the requirements of their position at a level of expertise that requires minimal direction.
• Assists with tracking and overseeing department specific data.
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice.
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
• Sweeps clinical areas to monitor inventory based on standard work. Cleans/re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines.
• Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and resolve issues accordingly.
• Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment.
• Provides assistance and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• May lead daily huddles and staff meetings and participates in performance improvement activities within the local assigned department.
• Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines.
• Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone Training.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Medical Assisting from an accredited educational program and/or Medical Assistant Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required.

• Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program preferred.

  Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required.
• Certified Registered Medical Assistant from board approved Medical Assistant Organization highly preferred.

• Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting required.
• Five (5) years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.