Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Power Personnel; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract to Perm

Great working location

Health insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Weekly payroll

24-hour accessibility

Personalized service

Job summary

Power Personnel in Los Gatos, California, is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our pediatrics-focused team. This contract-to-perm role supports front and back office duties, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30am–5:30pm, and potential for long-term placement.

You will work closely with families and children, fielding calls, taking vitals, administering vaccines, and using EPIC in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved program or equivalent training.
• Minimum 2 years Medical Assisting experience, pediatric setting preferred.
• Proficient in taking vitals, measurements, temperatures, and blood pressure (manual & machine).
• Experience administering pediatric vaccinations in a fast-paced clinic.
• Experience collecting specimens for lab; POCT familiarity.
• Strong phone etiquette, scheduling, insurance verification, and authorizations.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Self-starter with quick learning; strong teamwork and reliability.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and obtain authorizations with professionalism.
• Room patients, record vitals, measurements, and temperatures accurately.
• Administer pediatric vaccinations following dosage guidelines.
• Perform POCT and document results in EPIC.
• Maintain vaccine storage with temperature monitoring.
• Manage medical records requests and ensure confidentiality.
• Support clinic workflow and cover multiple Los Gatos clinics as needed.
• Maintain punctual attendance to meet clinic schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Self-starter

Fast learner

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

POCT

BLS certification

Job description

Are you an experienced Medical Assistant with a passion for pediatrics? we're seeking a skills and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team in the Los Gatos area, supporting both front and back office duties. This role offers contract-to-permanent potential, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career. In this role, work closely with families and children, ensuring a positive, safe experience by providing high-quality care. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy variety in your workday, and are open to floating to nearby clinic locations, we'd love to meet you!

About the Job

• Competitive pay: $30.00 per hour
• Great Schedule: Monday-Friday; possibly rotating Saturdays
• Shift Times: 8:30am-5:30pm
• Duration:6 months; possibility of contract to perm!
• Start Date: ASAP!
• Department: General Pediatrics
• Location: Los Gatos, California

Benefits

• Contract to Perm
• Great working location
• Health insurance
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Weekly payroll
• 24-hour accessibility
• Personalized service

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school /institution or equivalent documented training.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assisting experience, preferably in a pediatric setting
• Proficiency in taking accurate vitals, measurements in inches and centimeters, temperatures reading (manual and machine), and blood pressure (manual and machine)
• Recent experience administering pediatric vaccinations in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic, or demonstrated comfort with patients ranging from newborn to adolescent.
• Experience collecting specimens for lab
• Point of Care Testing (POCT)
• Strong skills in answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and obtaining necessary authorizations.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association.
• Self-starter with the ability to learn quickl
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent attendance record with a strong commitment to punctuality and fulfilling role responsibilities.

Preferred

• CMA - Certified Or Registered Medical Assistant
• Recent EPIC experience (highly preferred)
• Previous Clinic experience (not urgent care)
• Living in close proximity to Los Gatos (highly preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Highly motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn
• Fast learner

Responsibilities

• Perform front office duties such as answer phones, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and obtain necessary authorizations with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Room patients and conduct intake recording accurate patient information, including vitals, measurements, and temperature reading using both manual and machine methods.
• Administer pediatric vaccinations ensuring safe and accurate administration of vaccinates and injections, adhering to dosage guidelines for patient from newborn to adolescent.
• Conduct point of care testing (POCT) collecting specimen and documenting results accurately in patient medical records using EPIC.
• Maintain vaccine storage monitoring and documenting fridge and freezer temperatures to ensure proper vaccine storage and safety compliance.
• Manage patient records requests, scan, and organize medical records while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to clinic protocols.
• Assist with additional duties as needed to ensure efficient clinic workflows.
• Adapt to fast-paced environment working collaboratively in a dynamic team setting, maintaining excellent care and coordination under high patient volume.
• Potential to provide coverage and support at various Los Gatos area clinics as needed.
• Commitment to consistent attendance and timely arrival, adjusting for busy commutes to meet clinic schedules.

About Us

Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help! Refer a friend and get $250 bonus for every referral! *In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.