Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Quincy Medical Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health benefit

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Immediate 401(k) match

Paid volunteer time off

Community engagement culture

Parental leave up to 12 weeks

Job summary

Quincy Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant in Pediatrics to support a welcoming, child-centered patient experience. You will work with providers to prepare patients, assist with exams and immunizations, and help keep daily clinic operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with children and have pediatric or outpatient experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Full-time schedule, with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant education or prior clinical experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required (current).
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with pediatrics or outpatient clinics is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Room and prepare pediatric patients for appointments; obtain vitals and history.
• Assist providers with examinations, immunizations, and routine procedures.
• Support patient flow; prepare exam rooms and coordinate appointments.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Assist with specimen collection and diagnostic testing as trained.
• Provide age-appropriate support and patient education.
• Document information in the EMR and maintain clean exam rooms.

Skills

Warm communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Medical Assistant education

Job description

At Quincy Medical Group, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.

With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

About the Role:

As a Medical Assistant in Pediatrics at Quincy Medical Group, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, supportive experience for children and their families. You will work alongside providers and the clinical team to prepare patients for appointments, assist with routine care, and help keep daily clinic operations running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and is comfortable adapting to changing priorities. You will provide flexible clinical support throughout the department, helping wherever needed to ensure patients receive timely, compassionate care. Previous pediatric experience is especially valuable, along with a warm, dependable approach to patient care.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with rotating Saturdays.
• Busy outpatient pediatric clinic supporting children and families through routine visits, preventive care, and acute illnesses.
• Collaborative, patient-facing role with opportunities to support multiple providers and adapt to department needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Room and prepare pediatric patients for appointments, including obtaining vital signs, growth measurements, medications, allergies, and medical history.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, immunizations, and routine clinical procedures within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Support patient flow by preparing examination rooms, coordinating appointments, and assisting providers and team members as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed and within scope of practice.
• Assist with specimen collection, diagnostic testing, and other clinical procedures as trained.
• Provide age-appropriate support and reassurance to children and families throughout their visits.
• Communicate provider instructions and assist with patient education, follow-up care, and coordination of services.
• Accurately document patient information, clinical activities, and communication in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked examination rooms while following infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Adapt to changing department priorities and provide flexible support across the pediatric team to maintain efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant education or previous clinical experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Previous pediatric or outpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Warm, professional communication skills with the ability to connect with children and families.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Adaptable, dependable team player who is willing to support a variety of clinical and operational needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $16.12 - $24.18 per hour, with actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at QMG.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.