Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Quincy Medical Group • Quincy, IL

9d • $16 - $24

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant in Pediatrics at Quincy Medical Group, you will help create a welcoming, supportive experience for children and their families. You will work alongside providers and the clinical team to prepare patients for appointments, assist with routine care, and keep daily clinic operations running smoothly. The role provides flexible clinical support throughout the department, helping ensure timely, compassionate care. Previous pediatric experience is especially valuable.

This is a full-time, patient-facing role in a busy outpatient pediatric clinic supporting children and families through routine visits, preventive care, and acute illnesses. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotating Saturdays. You may support multiple providers and adapt to changing department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Warm, professional communication skills, with the ability to connect with children and families.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Adaptable, dependable team player willing to support a variety of clinical and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant education or previous clinical experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Previous pediatric or outpatient clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room and prepare pediatric patients for appointments, including obtaining vital signs, growth measurements, medications, allergies, and medical history.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, immunizations, and routine clinical procedures within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Support patient flow by preparing examination rooms, coordinating appointments, and assisting providers and team members as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed and within scope of practice.
• Assist with specimen collection, diagnostic testing, and other clinical procedures as trained.
• Provide age-appropriate support and reassurance to children and families throughout their visits.
• Communicate provider instructions and assist with patient education, follow-up care, and coordination of services.
• Accurately document patient information, clinical activities, and communication in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked examination rooms while following infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Adapt to changing department priorities and provide flexible support across the pediatric team to maintain efficient daily operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance.
• Mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay for eligible non-physician team members.
• Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for eligible non-physician team members.
• Bonuses and other incentives may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED