Medical Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 67,502; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant for a per diem, on-site role to support clinic operations. You will perform patient rooming, documentation during visits, basic procedures, and help manage supplies while collaborating with the care team to ensure a smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant Certification and BLS, plus proficiency in Spanish and Microsoft Office, with strong communication and adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
• Spanish proficiency
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Collect and report data to assist the multidisciplinary team in the evaluation of patient needs
• Performs a variety of comprehensive registration and scheduling functions
• Demonstrate open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS

Spanish proficiency

HIPAA knowledge

Infection control

Patient safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years of Medical Assistant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Medical AssistantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Pasadena, CAtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100860**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**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 collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families.**Key Responsibilities:*** Collect and report data to assist the multidisciplinary team in the evaluation of patient needs* Performs a variety of comprehensive registration and scheduling functions* Demonstrate open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions**Required Qualifications:*** Medical Assistant Certification* Basic Life Support (BLS)**Preferred Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent* 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience* Spanish proficiency* Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocolsThe pay range for this position is $26.25 - $48.74. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.