Medical Assistant-Per Diem-Richardson, TX

PM Pediatric Care; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Richardson, TX seeks a part-time Medical Assistant (Per Diem) to support pediatric urgent care services. You will greet patients, collect histories and vitals, assist with labs, wound care, and imaging prep, and help with front-desk tasks. A friendly, professional demeanor and strong multitasking abilities are essential.

The role offers per diem shifts, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to contribute to a high-quality pediatric care team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant preferred or related education.
• Knowledge of pediatric care practices and EKG placement in children.
• Ability to perform labs (nasal swab) and venipuncture.
• Professional, friendly demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and willingness to learn medical software.
• Experience with medical records is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to providers, patients, and office operations.
• Greet and register patients; obtain history, vitals, and intake.
• Prepare patients for X-rays and assist with routine labs and specimen collection.
• Irrigate and assist with wound care; support QA testing in the lab.
• Maintain exam rooms and waiting areas; ensure supply levels.
• Respond to emergencies and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Pediatric care

Venipuncture

EKG in children

Computer literacy

Communication

Multitasking

Medical records

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical software

Job description

Medical Assistant-Per Diem-Richardson, TXWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Clinical Staff## Medical Assistant-Per Diem-Richardson, TXApply: Texas - Richardson: Posted Yesterday: 2026-R1661It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## **Summary**The Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Medical Assistant roles is an opportunity for a pediatric medical assistant to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.## ## **Description**## ## Job Responsibilities:* Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations* Greet and register patients as they arrive* Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, and intake* Prepare patients for X-rays* Perform and document routine labs, such as throat and urine cultures (venipuncture experience preferred)* Irrigate and assist with wounds* Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab* Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice* Keep exam rooms and front reception stocked with adequate supplies* Maintain order and cleanliness of the waiting room area* Practice standard safety practices and precautions* Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies and notifying medical team (nurse, urgent care tech, and physician)* Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential* Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments* Assistant patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed* Perform other duties as needed including apply splints and assisting the nurse and/or provider in other medical procedures* Provide exceptional customer services## ## Qualifications* High school diploma or GED* Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant* Knowledge or EKG placement and processing in children* Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipuncture* Demonstrate a professional and friendly demeanor* Strong communications and organizational skills* Prior pediatric experience* Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment* Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office Suite* Willing to learn medical software* Experience with medical records preferred**Compensation:**$17 - $27/hourThe salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.## EEO StatementPM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.