Ceritified Medical Assistant

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Shreveport (LA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations, room patients, record vitals, and document visits in the EMR. You will assist with minor procedures, manage supplies, and support Telehealth when applicable, under RN supervision. Hours are 7:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with full-time commitment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and Medical Assistant certification from a recognized body, plus BLS. Prior pediatric care experience is preferred.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized body.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Room patients, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist physician and other health professionals with procedures.
• Document in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Manage supplies and assist with minor procedures and casts.
• Support Telehealth and administrative tasks as needed.

Conocimientos

Medical assisting

Patient communication

EMR familiarity

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AMA, NCRMA, NAHP)

Herramientas

EMR system experience

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and coll95aboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families. In addition, the Medical Assistant is responsible for phlebotomy and assisting with the application and removal of casts. Hours: This full-time position will work7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant assists in rooming patients, taking vital signs, measurements, preparation of exam rooms, stocking supplies, assisting the physician, interacting with other departments and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• The Medical Assistant works with and under the direction of the RN.
• Assists providers, nursing and other health care professionals with procedures and the intake and depart processes.
• Accurately documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Responsible for prepping clinic to be prepared for that day's clinic to include monitoring supplies and equipment and ordering supplies.
• Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and referral to RN as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Medical Assistant Certification from a nationally recognized association (NHA, AMA, NCRMA, NAHP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree - Medical Assistant RMA, CCMA, NCMA
• Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant
• Two years' pediatric care experience
• EMR system experience

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Culture and Benefits

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!