Medical Assistant

TALENT Software Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend requirement

EMR training availability

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Pasadena is looking for an experienced Pediatric Medical Assistant to support healthcare providers in a busy pediatric clinic. The successful candidate will handle patient care, including vital signs, assist with exams, and manage diagnostic support tasks.

Key qualifications include at least one year of outpatient medical experience, current BLS certification, and proficiency in Epic EMR. The role does not require weekend work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience.
• Experience with well-child checks and pediatric immunizations.
• Current BLS Certification (AHA or ARC).

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain accurate vital signs.
• Assist providers during examinations and office procedures.
• Collect and label specimens including blood samples.

Skills

Pediatric experience

BLS Certification

Proficiency with Epic EMR

Vital signs measurements

Patient history recording

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Professional Job Description

Medical Assistant – Pediatrics

Location: Pasadena, CA

Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule: Days | 5x8s | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Start Date: 07/13/2026

Position Summary

Huntington Health Physicians is seeking an experienced Pediatric Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced outpatient pediatric clinic. The ideal candidate will have prior pediatric experience and be comfortable assisting with well‑child visits, immunizations, pediatric blood draws, developmental screenings, and routine pediatric clinical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Room patients and obtain accurate vital signs, height, weight, pulse oximetry, vision, and hearing screenings.
• Record patient histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Assist providers during examinations and office procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations according to pediatric vaccination schedules.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavage, TB testing, and cast care/removal.

Laboratory & Diagnostic Support

• Collect and label specimens including urine, throat, stool, wound, and blood samples.
• Perform venipuncture and pediatric blood draws.
• Conduct point‑of‑care testing including glucose monitoring, urinalysis, and rapid strep testing.
• Review and communicate laboratory results as directed.

Administrative Duties

• Manage patient refill requests and pharmacy communications.
• Conduct follow‑up phone calls and telephone triage.
• Assist with insurance verification when needed.
• Document patient information accurately in Epic EMR.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience
• Pediatric experience required
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited program
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current BLS Certification (AHA or ARC)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Experience with:
  • Well‑child checks
  • Pediatric immunizations
  • Pediatric blood draws
  • Developmental milestone assessments
  • Childhood illnesses and injuries

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Experience in a pediatric outpatient clinic or physician practice
• Insurance verification experience

Additional Information

• No weekend requirement
• Float to other Huntington Health Physician clinics in Pasadena and Arcadia as needed
• One pre‑approved time‑off request allowed
• Flu vaccination required
• EMR training availability may impact start dates