Medical Assistant

The Shriners Hospital for Children; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinic flow, gather routine clinical information from patients and families, and assist with light clerical tasks under the Outpatient Department Manager and Physicians/APPs.

Key duties include transcribing delegated orders into the EMR, maintaining casting/splint guidance, obtaining specimens (venipuncture), and keeping clinic supplies at par levels.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or in process.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Ability to sit for a national certification exam (e.g., AAMA) when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe delegated orders into the EMR; maintain order accuracy.
• Obtain specimens including venipuncture as part of patient care.

Skills

BLS

MA program

Certification readiness

Education

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 The pay range for this position is $19.97 - $29.95. 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 many 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!