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 to support clinic operations, room patients, document during visits, assist with minor procedures, manage supplies, and support Telehealth services when applicable. The role requires strong communication and clinical competence.

Required qualifications include Medical Assistant Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS). Prior experience is preferred but not explicitly stated.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong communication skills and clinical competence required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients for visits and document during encounters.
• Assist with minor procedures and manage clinical supplies.
• Support Telehealth services when applicable and provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical competence

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

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 (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families.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.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.