Medical Assistant

Arkansas Children's; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for their Orthopedic After Hours Clinic in Pavilion, British Columbia. This position involves providing clinical and administrative support within pediatric care settings, specifically Monday-Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

The ideal candidate will support patient intake, administer medications, perform laboratory tasks, and maintain efficient clinic operations. Completion of a medical assistant program is required, or equivalent work experience, ensuring a foundational understanding of pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a Medical Assistant.
• No specific certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and document results.
• Notify providers of changes in patient condition.
• Prepare exam rooms and manage clinic supplies.
• Document clinical tasks accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Clinical documentation

Education

Completion of accredited medical assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/) and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift: Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type: Part time

Department: CC015030 Orthopedic Clinic

Summary: Orthopedic After Hours Clinic - Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm & Saturday 8am-12pm

Additional Information: The Medical Assistant (MA) provides foundational clinical and administrative support within Arkansas Children’s primary and specialty ambulatory clinics. Working under the direct supervision and delegation of a licensed provider, the MA supports safe, efficient, and family-centered pediatric care. This entry-level role performs defined clinical tasks within established protocols while building competencies that may support future certification and expanded responsibilities.

Required Education: Completion of accredited medical assistant program (or 1 year MA work experience may be substituted in lieu of education), High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MA

Required Certifications: None listed.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and prepares them for examination, including obtaining vital signs, height/weight, and updating basic health information in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations (including vaccines) under provider order and within delegated scope of practice, following medication safety standards, pediatric protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection (venous and capillary) as delegated and in accordance with laboratory, safety, and competency standards.
• Conducts point-of-care testing and clinic-based diagnostics as delegated, documenting and communicating results per workflow.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the licensed provider, supporting emergency response and patient safety protocols.
• Supports and maintains clinic flow by preparing exam rooms, managing supplies, and adhering to infection prevention standards.
• Accurately documents delegated clinical tasks, procedures, patient education reinforcement, and communications in EMR, including result note workflows, order support, secure messaging, and downtime procedures.
• Supports quality and population health initiatives and other clinic improvement efforts.
• Reinforces provider-directed patient instructions and distributes educational materials.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.