Pediatric Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Fluency in both Spanish and English is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certification required, or a minimum of three years of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of the diploma or certification requirement.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Driver’s license required upon hire and throughout employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer-service skills to support and reassure pediatric patients and their families.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the community.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and immunization.
• Knowledge of medical safety practices and standards.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking skills, including in emergency situations.
• Proficiency with electronic health-record systems.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting/carrying 20 lbs. or less and pushing/pulling 41–200 lbs., and to wear personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certification is preferred in the context of the stated experience qualification.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients; prepare exam rooms and ensure cleanliness, infection control, and appropriate supplies.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry.
• Collect and document patient history, medications, allergies, and chief complaint in the EMR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians during routine procedures.
• Perform basic vision, hearing, and developmental screenings.
• Administer vaccines and medications according to established protocols and buddy-check processes.
• Collect routine lab specimens, including capillary blood, urine, and throat and nasal swabs, and process them appropriately.
• Perform point-of-care testing and operate equipment such as EKG and spirometry equipment.
• Provide basic first aid and wound care as directed.
• Reconcile medications and vaccines in the EMR and state registry.
• Maintain accurate patient records and organize and scan documentation.
• Provide patient education using approved materials.
• Ensure proper vaccine handling and storage compliance.
• Assist with scheduling, referrals, and completion of routine forms.
• Respond to patient messages and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the clinician.
• Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.
• Follow HIPAA, safety, infection-control, and organizational information-security policies; protect sensitive information, including ePHI and PHI.
• Support team workflow and assist colleagues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external new Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist hires; exclusions apply.