Medical Assistant

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Pasadena, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Medical Assistant to support medical and nursing staff in providing care and comfort to patients aged 0-18 during outpatient clinic appointments. This role involves performing routine clinical and clerical tasks, including phlebotomy and assisting with cast application and removal. The organization is recognized for its commitment to patient care, education, and research, operating over 20 facilities globally and providing care regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care
EMR Systems
Spanish proficiency
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols

Responsibilities

Escort patients from waiting room(s) to exam room(s), confirming date of birth and ensuring patients are in the proper attire required for their visit.
At relevant sites, walk patients to radiology or POPs rooms/waiting areas, in addition to rooming for clinic.
Obtain patient vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, BP, etc.), draw blood, and conduct basic medical history (including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history).
Monitor and report patient condition throughout their visit.
Ensure infection prevention protocols are followed.
Conduct Telehealth intake tasks – document vitals, medical history, and encounter details.
Escort patients to check out and update rooming status in Epic.
Monitor Epic DAR and communicate with all relevant teams (front desk, radiology, POPs, etc.) to ensure timely rooming and patient handoffs.
Direct physicians and APPs to patient rooms based on Epic DAR status.
Prepare exam rooms daily; stock and maintain supplies and equipment.