Pediatric MAC

Paycom - ATS; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthOlympic Healthcare Network in Port Angeles, WA is seeking a Certified Pediatric Medical Assistant (MA-C) to support a pediatric provider across well-child checks, immunizations, and care coordination. The MA-C will handle clinical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced setting, ensuring accurate records and smooth patient flow.

Qualifications include MA-C and HS diploma, with 1–2 years of pediatric MA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; MA-C credential in good standing.
• 1–2 years pediatric medical assistant experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems; Epic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pediatric patients for exams using age-appropriate techniques.
• Document vitals and measurements accurately.
• Administer vaccines and CLIA-waived testing as allowed.
• Support patient flow in a busy pediatric clinic.

Skills

Pediatric workflows

Communication skills

Epic experience

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma

MA-C credential

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Downtown Health Center - Port Angeles, WA 98362, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Job Category: Health Care, Job Title:Pediatric Medical Assistant – Certified

Department:Clinical Support

Reports To:Clinical Support Manager

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

The Pediatric Medical Assistant – Certified (MA-C) works in partnership with a pediatric provider to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care for patients from newborns through adolescence. This position provides clinical and administrative support across a varied pediatric schedule, including well-child examinations, follow-up and acute visits, immunizations, laboratory testing, procedures, and care coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Aim

• Achieve Results

• Support safe and efficient pediatric care throughtimelyclinical and administrative support.

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and age-appropriate care to patients and their families.

• Maintainaccurate,timelypatient recordsin accordance withHIPAA, regulatory requirements, and NOHN policies.

• Support patient flow and provider readiness in a high-volume pediatric schedule that includes approximately20 visits per day.

Operational Excellence

• Perform clinical and administrative dutiesin accordance withregulatory standards, MA-C scope of practice, and NOHN policies and procedures.

• Anticipate the clinical and operational needs of the pediatric provider and patient schedule, including age-specific equipment, supplies, screening tools, immunizations, laboratory testing, and procedure preparation.

• Complete and documentrequired pre-visit, visit, and post-visit activitiesin the electronic health record.

Relationships

• Provide individualized care that recognizes the developmental, psychosocial, educational, cultural, and safety needs of pediatric patients.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, parents, and caregivers, including recognition of the increasing autonomy and privacy needs of adolescent patients.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with providers and other members of the care team.

Stewardship and Professionalism

• Uphold the values and mission of NOHN whilemaintainingpatient confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Follow NOHN policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain required MA-C certification and complete assigned education, competencies, and training.

Primary Tasks and Duties

• Prepare pediatric patients for clinical examinations and visits using age- and developmentallyappropriate techniques.

• Obtain and accurately document pediatric vital signs and measurements, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure whenappropriate, height or length, weight, head circumference, and other measurements asindicatedby patient age and visit type.

• Perform age-appropriate screenings and assessments, including vision, hearing, developmental, behavioral, and preventive screenings as ordered orestablishedby protocol.

• Review immunization histories and prepare, administer, and document vaccines, medications, and treatments as ordered and within MA-C scope of practice.

• Perform authorized point-of-care and CLIA-waived testing, including hemoglobin, bilirubin, infectious disease testing, and other pediatric testing.

• Assistproviders with examinations and procedures,anticipatingworkflow, equipment, andsupplyneeds.

• Provide age- and developmentallyappropriate communicationand support to patients and caregivers throughout care.

• Complete post-visit activities, including documentation, patient instructions, orders, referrals, scheduling, and follow-up.

• Pend prescriptions, testing, imaging, referrals, and other orders and process refill requests according to NOHN workflows.Sign orders ifappropriate.

• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, instruments, medications, vaccines, emergency supplies, and clinical supplies according to established procedures.

• Recognize and promptly communicate abnormal findings, changes in patient condition, and safety concerns requiring further assessment.

• Reinforce provider instructions and approved patient and caregiver education.

• Train and mentor Medical Assistant staff and contribute to pediatric workflow and training improvements as assigned.

• Perform other duties within the MA-C scope of practice as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Maintainaccurateclinical and administrative documentation and effectively use the electronic health record and pediatric clinical equipment.

• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while organizing and prioritizing changing clinical and administrative needs.

• Communicate effectively with pediatric patients, caregivers, providers, and members of the care team.

• Provide compassionate and professional care to a diverse patient population, including patients and families experiencing challenging or complex circumstances.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent required. Current Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential in good standing with the Washington State Department of Healthrequired.

• Experience:One to two years of Medical Assistant experiencerequired.Previouspediatric care experiencestronglypreferred.

• Skills:

• Knowledge ofpediatric clinical workflows, including well-child care, immunizations, age-appropriate measurements and screenings, point-of-care testing, and procedures.

• Strong communication, organization,time-management,critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability toanticipatepatient and provider needs and reprioritize in a high-volume clinical environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a care team.

• Ability to manage difficult or emotionally charged situations professionally and compassionately.

• Proficiencywith electronic health record systems; Epic experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications or willingness to learn.

• Language:Effective verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to speak and read English at a level necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull andtoliftupto50 pounds without assistance.

• Ability to perform clinical duties requiring fine motor skills and manual dexterity.

• Ability to safelyassistwith positioning, measuring, and supporting pediatric patients of varying ages and sizes.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced outpatient community healthcenter servinga diverse pediatric patient population and their families.

• Regular interaction with newborns, infants, children, adolescents, caregivers, and healthcare staff.

• Potential occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, sharps, medications, and other hazards associated with an outpatient clinical setting. Noise levels aregenerally moderateand may include multiple simultaneous conversations, crying infants or children, clinical equipment, and other activity.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage; 4% employer 401(k) contribution; $50 monthly employer contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); Paid Time Off (PTO); and paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements and NOHNbenefitpolicies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NorthOlympic Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, family or marital status, sex, genetic information, disability, creed, religion, citizenship, socio-economic status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.