Pediatric Medical Assistant – Dynamic Clinic Team

Detroit Institute of Arts; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is seeking a Medical Assistant dedicated to pediatric care in Jacksonville, FL. You will support clinicians with exams and administrative duties, including intake vitals, vaccinations, lab work, and patient referrals.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, infection control, and patient-family communication, in a team-based clinical home environment serving children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• MA Diploma/Certification required or a minimum of 3 years MA experience.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Current, valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Pediatric care experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high quality patient experience; welcome patients; ensure a safe patient environment, office and exam room cleanliness and appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care in adherence to infection control policy and procedures.
• Perform and document the patient’s intake vitals and notify the clinician of abnormal findings.
• Interview the patient with age-appropriate approach and update medical records with histories, vaccines, allergies, and medications.
• Prepare the patient for examination and assist with procedures under clinician supervision.
• Perform vaccine and medication reconciliation and provide vaccine information statements to patients/parents.
• Ensure vaccine cold chain management and report excursions.
• Perform vaccine/injection administration with appropriate observation.
• Complete follow-up tasks including referrals, forms, and medication requests.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab specimen collection per policy.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards as a key member of the pediatric medical home team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Medical terminology knowledge

Immunization knowledge

Pediatric patient care

Education

MA Diploma / Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is seeking a Medical Assistant dedicated to pediatric care in Jacksonville, FL. You will support clinicians with exams and administrative duties, including intake vitals, vaccinations, lab work, and patient referrals.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, infection control, and patient-family communication, in a team-based clinical home environment serving children.