Pediatric Medical Assistant

Mission Pediatrics Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mission Pediatrics Inc. is seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to support physicians in a pediatric setting in Riverside, CA. The role blends administrative duties like scheduling with clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and drawing blood.

The position requires Spanish language proficiency, a Medical Assistant certificate, and a 8:30 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday schedule. Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $26.00 per hour with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recent experience within pediatric clinical settings.
• Must speak Spanish and English.
• Proficiency in scheduling, records, and basic coding for insurance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist physicians.
• Administer medications as directed and draw blood.
• Log laboratory specimens and handle routine tests.
• Explain procedures and instructions to patients.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Scheduling

Vital signs

Medical records

Phlebotomy

Education

College degree or certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office/EMR

Job description

Join Our Team at Mission Pediatrics!

Salary: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour.

6926 Brockton Ave., Ste. 6, Riverside, CA 92570 | 114 W Vine St, Redlands, CA 92373 [phone]

MUST SPEAK SPANISH!

Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and supporting physicians in a medical setting?

Join our team at Mission Pediatrics as a Back Office Medical Assistant!

Job Description:

As a Back Office Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our patient services department, performing both administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Your administrative responsibilities will include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, charting, and coding information for insurance purposes.

On the clinical side, you will take and record vital signs and medical histories, prepare patients for examination, draw blood, and administer medications as directed by the physician.

Here are some of the key tasks you will be responsible for:

• Recording patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
• Preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Interviewing patients to obtain medical information and measuring vital signs, weight, and height.
• Assisting physicians in examining and treating patients, and providing them with instruments and materials for minor procedures.
• Administering medications as directed by the physician.
• Collecting and logging laboratory specimens, and preparing them for testing.
• Authorizing drug refills and providing prescription information to pharmacies.
• Explaining treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Performing routine laboratory tests and sample analysis.
• Operating diagnostic equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), to administer routine tests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in customer and personal service, medicine, English & Spanish language, clerical work, computers and electronics, psychology, administration and management, mathematics, public safety and security, production and processing, and communications.
• Skills in speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, social perceptiveness, monitoring, critical thinking, writing, coordination, service orientation, active learning, time management, judgment and decision making, persuasion, negotiation, complex problem solving, systems analysis, systems evaluation, operation and control, troubleshooting, equipment selection, equipment maintenance, installation, and repairing.

Education:

• College degree, post-secondary certificate, and/or industry license.
• High school diploma or its equivalent, along with industry-required licenses, degrees, and/or post-secondary education/training.

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years of recent experience within the last year.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics.
• Primary Care.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work setting:

• In-person.

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred).
• Medical Assistant Certificate (Required).

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred).

Equal Opportunity:

At Mission Pediatrics, we are committed to equal opportunity employment. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and strive to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you on a case-by-case basis to provide the necessary accommodations.

At-Will:

Please note that our company follows an at-will employment policy, which means that either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

This job description does not alter the at-will doctrine or any written agreements.