Medical Assistant

153 The Shriners Hospital for Children; New England (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinic flow, obtain routine clinical information, provide light clerical help, and maintain par levels of supplies. Key responsibilities include transcribing delegated orders into the EMR, casting/splint application, and obtaining specimens including venipuncture.

Required qualifications include BLS, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and eligibility to sit for a national certification exam; preferred credentials

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Ability to sit for certification exam from nationally recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Transcribing delegated orders into the EMR.
• Casting/splint application, maintenance guidance and removal.
• Obtaining specimens, including performing venipuncture.

Skills

BLS

Medical Assistant program completion

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Associate's degree

Job description

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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description Job Summary Under the leadership of the Outpatient Department Manager and the indirect supervision of Physicians/APPs, the Medical Assistant assists with the delivery of patient care in the clinic by maintaining clinic flow, obtains routine clinical information on patients/family, provides physical care of the patients, procures and maintains par levels of clinic supplies, and provides light clerical assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribing of delegated orders into the EMR
• Casting/splint application, maintenance guidance and removal
• Obtaining specimens, including performing venipuncture

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Ability to sit for certification exam from nationally recognized organization (i.e. American Association for Medical Assistants

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years' experience as a Medical Assistant
• Associate's degree
• Two years' pediatric care experience
• National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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