Summer 2026 Seasonal Employment

Capital Area Pediatrics•Falls Church, VA

About The Position

Capital Area Pediatrics is a trusted provider of comprehensive pediatric care, serving families across Northern Virginia for generations. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare in a professional and compassionate environment. Each summer, we offer paid seasonal positions for students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. These roles provide exposure to pediatric healthcare and medical practice operations, making them ideal for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare or healthcare administration. This is not a volunteer, internship, or shadowing experience—this is a paid job requiring a real commitment to scheduled shifts and responsibilities. This position will provide administrative and/or basic clinical support at our clinical locations. Examples of responsibilities include, but are not limited to: We are also accepting applications for Patient Care Assistants with an interest in Healthcare Administration to support our Central Business Office/Patient Resource Center this summer. Additional responsibilities of this location may include:

Requirements

Enrollment in or graduate of healthcare degree program or related field. Those taking a Gap Year are welcome to apply.
Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast-paced patient care environment.
Adherence to Capital Area Pediatrics immunization and testing requirements.
Ability to pass a required background screening.
Must be able to follow universal precautions, OSHA standards, and HIPAA regulations to include maintaining patient confidentiality.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Basic knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA regulations preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Must be available to be scheduled at least sixteen (16) hours per week, for a minimum of four (4) consecutive weeks between May 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026.
Must be available to work at least one EVE Shift (5:00PM-8:30PM) per week and participate in weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

Process patients during check-in and check-out. If necessary, collect insurance and registration information, as well as appointment scheduling.
Greet and escort patients to the exam room, gather patient history, measure vitals, and document all information in the patient’s medical chart.
Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
Maintains patient files, records, and other information in a confidential manner.
Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and family.
Supporting business operations through administrative projects and tasks.
If assigned to a reception area, greet and escort visitors as appropriate.
Process patient forms requests including those for camp, school, and sports participation.
Complete data entry within Athena, our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Complete organizational and/or administrative projects as assigned.