Medical Assistant

Shriners Children's; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient care by maintaining clinic flow, obtaining routine information, and assisting with patient care under supervision. The role includes clerical duties and ensuring adequate clinic supplies.

Key tasks include EMR transcription, casting guidance, specimen collection, and venipuncture. BLS and completion of an accredited MA program are required, with eligibility to sit for a national certification exam. The position pays hourly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transcribe delegated orders into the EMR.
• Assist with casting/splint application and removal guidance.
• Obtain specimens, including venipuncture.

Education

BLS Certification

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification exam eligibility (nationally recognized)

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.

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

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

The pay range for this position is $19.97 - $29.95. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.