Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Los Angeles

Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Los Angeles

Apply for the Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Los Angeles role at Cedars‑Sinai
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The Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, verifying patient information, and preparing patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature) and reporting patient history summary. The role also includes appointment scheduling, collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information, and supporting the patient care team in various duties.

• Greets patients, takes appropriate vital signs, reviews current medications and records them in the medical record
• Assists with tracking and monitoring department‑specific data
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice
• Manages patient care flow and assists with monitoring CS‑Link message pools and standard work
• 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 escalates accordingly
• Provides assistance in QA measures for suites, including recording QC testing on designated equipment
• Provides assistance and directs patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follows up to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Monitors own workflow to identify opportunities for improvement
• Participates in daily huddles and staff meetings
• Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma/GED or Vocational/Technical Diploma – Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program
• License/Certification: Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers required upon hire
• Experience: 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred

Req : 13735
Working Title: Medical Assistant – Vascular Surgery – Los Angeles
Department: Vascular Surgery
Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Clinical Operations
Job Specialty: Clinical Operations
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour

Base Pay: $21.29 – $33.00 per hour.