Job Description

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to nurses, physicians and allied health professionals (Clinicians) working in the hospital licensed clinics. Functions may include patient interview, data collection, documentation in the medical record, exam room set-up, cleaning and preparation, ordering/stocking of medical supplies and general administrative support. The Medical Assistant may also perform non-invasive routine technical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, surgeon or podiatrist who is on the premises. The Medical Assistant functions within his/her scope of education/ certification not to exceed what is permitted by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center policies, procedures and guidelines. Must have flexibility and ability to adapt to multiple specialty clinics. 

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program required

Experience

• 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred

Licenses/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization required
• California CPT I Phlebotomy License required for some departments and preferred for others.