Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Shriners Children's; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient clinics to support medical and nursing staff. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, assisting with casts, and ensuring smooth patient flow during appointments.

The role requires Medical Assistant Certification and BLS; high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. This position pays hourly, with a range in the pay scale for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report data to assist the multidisciplinary team in evaluating patient needs.
• Perform registration and scheduling tasks for outpatient appointments.
• Demonstrate open, accurate, and timely communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Provide phlebotomy and assist with cast applications and removals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Company OverviewShriners 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.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe 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 needsPerforms a variety of comprehensive registration and scheduling functionsDemonstrate open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinaryteam members to ensure effective therapeutic interventionsRequired Qualifications:Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent1+ years of Medical Assistant experienceThe pay range for this position is $27.88 - $39.36/hour.es.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.