Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Shriners Children's; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric specialty care is seeking a dedicated per diem Medical Assistant to join their compassionate team in Pasadena. This role involves supporting medical and nursing staff by providing care to young patients, performing clinical tasks, and ensuring effective communication with families. With a focus on patient comfort and care, you will play a vital role in the multidisciplinary team. This position offers competitive hourly compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Join us in creating a brighter future for children in need.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant Certification and BLS certification.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and comfort during outpatient clinic appointments.
• Perform routine clinical and clerical tasks, including phlebotomy.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Data Collection

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Help create a brighter, stronger future for the children we serve at Shriners Children’s Southern California (SCSC). We are a family-centered, pediatric subspecialty Ambulatory Surgical Center located in Pasadena, providing complex care for children with orthopedic conditions.

Job Overview

The per diem 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.

Compensation for this position is determined by experience and department equity, but ranges from $24.23 - $28.50 per hour.

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 interdisciplinaryteam members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

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