Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Shriners Hospitals for Children; 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 Medical Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves supporting medical and nursing staff in delivering exceptional care to children during outpatient appointments. You will perform vital clinical tasks, including phlebotomy and assisting with casts, while ensuring effective communication with patients and families. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and a range of benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about improving children's health and well-being.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support medical staff in providing care and comfort to patients.
• Collect and report data for patient evaluations.
• Perform registration and scheduling functions.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

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