Senior Medical & Lab Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Ops

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

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.