Senior Medical Assistant & Lab Operations Specialist

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant to manage daily workload across 35–40 patients, ensuring safe, efficient care. The role blends Medical Assistant and Laboratory responsibilities in a high-standard outpatient environment.

The candidate should bring MA certification, BLS, and 3+ years of outpatient MA experience; preferred X-Ray training. The position emphasizes adherence to infection control and accurate documentation while supporting the clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assisting program and/or MA certification required.
• Graduate of accredited X-Ray program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, record vital signs, review medications and document in chart.
• Coordinate administrative and clinical support activities and liaise with various departments.
• Manage patient care flow and monitor CS-Link message pools.
• Perform specimen processing and packaging for courier.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure safety and infection control standards.
• Assist with chaperone duties and support clinical team as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Specimen handling

Patient care coordination

Infection control

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Chaperone duties

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical assisting program or MA certification

X-ray program (preferred)

BLS Certification

Tools

CS-Link / EMR system

Medical imaging workflow

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant to manage daily workload across 35–40 patients, ensuring safe, efficient care. The role blends Medical Assistant and Laboratory responsibilities in a high-standard outpatient environment.

The candidate should bring MA certification, BLS, and 3+ years of outpatient MA experience; preferred X-Ray training. The position emphasizes adherence to infection control and accurate documentation while supporting the clinical