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Medical Assistant - Heart Institute Ambulatory - 10-Hour - Full Time - Days
Location: Los Angeles, California
Overview
Make a difference in Nursing at Cedars-Sinai. Use your compassion, expertise and dedication in work that truly matters – improving the lives of our patients in their most vulnerable times. As a Nurse at Cedars-Sinai, you'll work alongside some of the most talented staff in the industry and be exposed to innovative research and technology. Nurses at Cedars-Sinai are expected to be among the best in the industry and are given support to do something incredible – for yourself and for others.
- Job Type: Full-time regular
- Job Shift: Day
- Shift Duration: 10 hour
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Medical Assistant - Heart Institute Ambulatory - 10-Hour - Full Time - Days
Job Description
Join a fast-paced, high-volume cardiovascular clinic supporting approximately 100–170 patient visits per day. We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who can work efficiently in a dynamic ambulatory environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, safety, teamwork, and quality.
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team. Responsibilities include preparing patients and exam rooms, obtaining and documenting patient information, supporting patient flow, performing routine clinical services within scope, and assisting with administrative and follow-up activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office, ambulatory care facility, or medical group practice.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-volume clinical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous cardiology or cardiovascular clinic experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting both adult and pediatric patients is a plus.
- Active California phlebotomy license strongly preferred.
California Phlebotomy Requirement
Candidates who do not currently hold the required California phlebotomy license may still be considered. The selected Medical Assistant will be required to independently obtain the applicable California phlebotomy license within the first year of employment.
A phlebotomy certificate obtained as part of a Medical Assistant training program does not by itself satisfy this requirement.
Successful candidates should be motivated to begin the licensing process promptly after hire and complete it within the required timeframe.
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We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .
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Career Path
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