Medical Asst, Medford Clinic

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Medford, OR is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to join the pediatric orthopedic outpatient team. The role involves providing family-centered care to pediatric patients under supervision, supporting exam and treatment areas, and performing routine vital signs and history collection.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma or GED, be a Certified Medical Assistant, and maintain BLS certification. This position offers flexible hours to support clinic needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care according to outpatient clinic standards.
• Obtains patient history and vital signs.
• Prepares and maintains exam and treatment areas.
• Documents growth measurements (weight, height, arm span, head circumference) per growth chart protocols.
• Lab work completed the same day ordered.
• Assists with equipment and supplies; notifies supervisor when new equipment is needed.
• Applies non-corrective casts as directed and assists with cast removal and skin care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Pediatric outpatient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners 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.

Job Description

We currently have an opening for a PRN Medical Assistant to join our Medford, OR team. Staff MA functioning in a specialty role accountable for providing comprehensive, family-centered care to patients and families in the pediatric orthopedic Outpatient Department. Provides the highest possible level of comprehensive care to Outpatient Clinic patients and their families under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or RN.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of direct patient care according to current Outpatient Clinic "Standards of Care." Documents interventions per policy and lists plan consistently
• Obtains patient history and vital signs
• Prepares and maintains exam and treatment areas
• Obtains and graphs patient's weight, height, arm span, and head circumference according to Outpatient Clinic "Growth Chart Graphing (Plotting)"
• Lab work completed the same day ordered
• Assists with monitoring supplies and equipment with PCA/cast tech. Maintains equipment and notifies supervisor/manager when new equipment is needed
• Applying non-corrective casts at physician's direction
• Safely removing casts, cleans patient, covers affected limb and instructs family on skin care

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• RMA, CCMA, NCMA
• 1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care
• EMR Systems

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.