Pediatric Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Full-Time

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Springdale is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide foundational clinical and administrative support in primary and specialty ambulatory clinics. You will work under supervision to ensure safe, efficient pediatric care and build competencies for future growth.

The role involves scheduling, vital signs, immunizations, phlebotomy, EMR documentation, and patient education, with a typical shift Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited medical assistant program (or 1 year MA work experience may be substituted in lieu of education).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Related healthcare setting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and prepares them for examination, including obtaining vital signs, height/weight, and updating basic health information in the EMR.
• Administers medications and immunizations (including vaccines) under provider order and within delegated scope of practice.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection (venous and capillary) as delegated and in accordance with laboratory, safety, and competency standards.
• Conducts point-of-care testing and clinic-based diagnostics as delegated, documenting and communicating results per workflow.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the licensed provider, supporting emergency response and patient safety protocols.
• Supports and maintains clinic flow by preparing exam rooms, managing supplies, and adhering to infection prevention standards.
• Accurately documents delegated clinical tasks, procedures, patient education reinforcement, and communications in EMR, including result note workflows, order support, secure messaging, and downtime procedures.
• Supports quality and population health initiatives and other clinic improvement efforts.
• Reinforces provider-directed patient instructions and distributes educational materials.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Phlebotomy

Immunizations administration

EMR documentation

Clinic operations

Education

Graduation from accredited MA program

1 year MA work experience in lieu of education

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Springdale is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide foundational clinical and administrative support in primary and specialty ambulatory clinics. You will work under supervision to ensure safe, efficient pediatric care and build competencies for future growth.

The role involves scheduling, vital signs, immunizations, phlebotomy, EMR documentation, and patient education, with a typical shift Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.