Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Shriners Children's; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the medical and nursing team in outpatient clinic appointments, performing routine clinical and clerical tasks, phlebotomy, and casting assistance. Requirements include Medical Assistant Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS).

A high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience preferred. Salary range is $27.88 - $39.36 per hour; compensation determined based on years of experience and

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Collect and report data to assist the multidisciplinary team in evaluating patient needs
• Perform comprehensive registration and scheduling functions
• Provide open, accurate, and timely communication with patients, families, and team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

The Medical Assistant supports the medical and nursing staff in providing care and comfort to infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, and young adult patients during outpatient clinic appointments by performing routine clinical and clerical tasks. In addition, the Medical Assistant is responsible for phlebotomy and assisting with the application and removal of casts.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and report data to assist the multidisciplinary team in the evaluation of patient needs
• Performs a variety of comprehensive registration and scheduling functions
• Demonstrate open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary
  team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions

Required Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience

The pay range for this position is $27.88 - $39.36/hour.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.