Faces of Cedars-Sinai Management Assistant Erica Evans-Johnson Cedars-Sinai Skip to content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Share Email Print CS-Blog Cedars-Sinai Blog Faces of Cedars-Sinai Management Assistant Erica Evans-Johnson Apr 22, 2019 Cedars-Sinai Staff Share Tweet Post Management Assistant Erica Evans-Johnson Meet Erica Evans-Johnson, management assistant in Performance Improvement at Cedars-Sinai! She's part of an essential group of employees who keep things running smoothly through scheduling, budget planning, invoicing, and so much more. We asked this LA native to share some of her favorite spots and how she likes to spend her time outside of work. How long have you been working at Cedars-Sinai Erica Evans-Johnson: I started here when I was 16 in the pilot class of the Youth Employment and Development program. I worked here until I left for college at 18, and then I went on to pursue a career in sales and then real estate. After the housing bubble burst, I found my way back to Cedars-Sinai in 2008. Read: YED Program Celebrates 25 Years of Mentoring LA Students What does an average day look like in your job EEJ: Every morning, I come in and check my emails, which dictates what I need to focus on for that day. I also work on any outstanding tasks that happen weekly or monthly, like calendaring, checking compliance requirements, updating personnel files and HR paperwork, budget planning, and mentoring other management assistants. Read: Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Ruslan Gadilov, Administrative Associate Where did you grow up EEJ: I was born and raised in Los Angeles, which is rare these days. I remember when there wasn't much traffic! I grew up right around the corner in the Pico-La Cienega area and went to college nearby at Mount Saint Mary's University. I've never lived anywhere other than Los Angeles, and I don't think I'd ever want to because all my friends and family are still here. Read: What's It Like to Be a Woman in Medicine? So you re an expert What are some of your favorite LA spots EEJ: The Dime lounge on Fairfax. They play really good music! And for food I love Javier's—I'm so happy they're in LA now! Crustaceans is also an all-time fav. In Discoveries: Top Guns: Bobbie J. Rimel, MD & Cholene Espinoza, MD Tips for surviving LA traffic EEJ: I listen to R&B, MSNBC, or podcasts about politics or reality TV. I also listen to audiobooks—currently The Threat by Andrew McCabe. Read: Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Jodi Hirata, Physical Therapist What led you down your current path EEJ: My mom has been working here for 37 years. So I grew up at Cedars-Sinai—literally! It's always felt like home to me. When the real estate bubble burst, I felt like this was the best place for me. I've always been happy here, and I have a lot of friends here that I've met over the years, so naturally Cedars-Sinai was the first place I thought of. In Embracing Our Community: TeamWork - Cedars-Sinai and L.A. Clippers What do you like to do when you re not at work EEJ: I spend time with my husband and 8-year-old son, friends, and family. I'm also still a realtor, so I spend some of my evenings and weekends at open houses, showings, and working on contracts. Read: Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Health Educator Aja Johnson What s your TV guilty pleasure EEJ: 90 Day Fiancé. Read: The Music of Medicine: Physician Playlists Best concert you ve ever been to EEJ: Beyoncé at Coachella! Read: The Music of Medicine: Physician Playlists 3 Life philosophy EEJ: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Tags Faces of Cedars-Sinai Share Tweet Post Popular Categories Health + Wellness Science + Innovation Community Blog & Magazines catalyst Blog & Magazines Home CS-Blog Blog CS Magazine Cedars-Sinai Magazine discoveries magazine Discoveries Magazine Embracing our Community Embracing Our Community Blog & Magazines catalyst Blog & Magazines Home CS-Blog Blog Embracing our Community Embracing Our Community CS Magazine Cedars-Sinai Magazine discoveries magazine Discoveries Magazine Popular Topics In Our Community Faces of Cedars-Sinai Patient Stories Los Angeles Behind the Scenes Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Schedule a Callback Call us 24 hours a day 1-800-CEDARS-1 Support Cedars-Sinai Make a Gift Volunteer Share Email Print Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility