Medical Assistant – Pediatric Primary Care

Grow Pediatrics; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Grow Pediatrics seeks a Medical Assistant to support pediatric primary care. The role blends clinical and administrative duties in an outpatient setting, preparing children for exams, assisting providers, and managing immunizations.

You’ll educate families, document in the EHR, and help with front desk tasks in a fast-paced environment. Daytime hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with full-time health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of pediatric care principles and immunization schedules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and families.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Familiarity with eClinicalWorks preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations with vital signs, height/weight, and medical history.
• Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer immunizations and medications as directed within scope.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on medications, treatments, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Manage patient flow, including rooming, discharge instructions, and follow-up scheduling.
• Clean and stock exam rooms; ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Handle calls, messages, and prescription refill requests.

Skills

Pediatric care knowledge

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

EHR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Microsoft Office

Gmail/online apps

Job description

Medical Assistant – Pediatric Primary Care

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports providers and clinical staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence. This role combines clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient clinic operations and a positive experience for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, height/weight, and medical history

Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments

Administer immunizations and medications as directed and within scope of practice

Provide patient and caregiver education on medications, treatments, and preventive care

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Manage patient flow, including rooming, discharge instructions, and follow-up scheduling

Clean and stock exam rooms; ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment

Handle phone calls, messages, and prescription refill requests as appropriate

Front office tasks, including scheduling, check-in/check-out, taking payments, etc.

Outpatient pediatric clinic setting

Daytime hours, 8 am to 5 pm

Frequent interaction with children, infants, and families

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and move between exam rooms for extended periods

Ability to lift and assist pediatric patients as needed

Manual dexterity for clinical tasks and computer use

Competitive hourly wage based on experience

Full time benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off

Opportunities for training and professional growth

Requirements

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to be certified

Knowledge of pediatric care principles and immunization schedules

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children and families

Ability to multitask and remain organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment

Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Preferred Qualifications

Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)

Previous experience in pediatrics or primary care

Experience with eClinicalWorks

Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Gmail and other online applications

About the Company

Join a dedicated pediatric care team committed to promoting the health and well-being of children in a supportive, family-centered environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.