Senior Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Operations Lead

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills seeks a Senior Medical Assistant to support patient relations, perform preliminary physical tests, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations. The role includes appointment scheduling, verifying demographics and insurance information, and assisting with multiple department workflows, with minimal supervision and adherence to standard work.

Ideal candidates have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or hold MA certification, with 3 years of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or MA Certification from a board-approved MA organization.
• 3 years experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting required; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, takes vital signs, reviews current medications and records in medical record.
• Coordinates, or serves as liaison, for administrative and clinical support activities.
• Coordinates communication between patients, family, medical staff, administrative staff, insurance plans and other departments.
• Monitors workflow and supports departments to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Adheres to infection prevention standards and trains new staff on procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills seeks a Senior Medical Assistant to support patient relations, perform preliminary physical tests, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations. The role includes appointment scheduling, verifying demographics and insurance information, and assisting with multiple department workflows, with minimal supervision and adherence to standard work.

Ideal candidates have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or hold MA certification, with 3 years of