Medical Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Springfield, MA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the outpatient department on site. You will help maintain clinic flow, collect routine information, and assist with basic patient care and clerical tasks in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and BLS certification, with potential for certification exam preparation. On-site employment supports direct patient contact and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Ability to sit for certification exam from a national organization.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

BLS

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

## Medical AssistantApply: On-Site: Springfield, MA: Full time: Posted Today: JR100162**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. **CURRENT EMPLOYEES**: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\" **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 TechnicianCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.