Pediatric Medical Assistant — Entry-Level Clinician

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

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory clinics. Under the direct supervision of a licensed provider, you will help deliver safe, efficient pediatric care by handling clinical and administrative duties.

This entry-level role offers growth toward certification and expanded responsibilities. The MA will room patients, take vital signs, assist with immunizations, collect samples, perform point-of-care testing, and document all activities in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited medical assistant program (or 1 year MA work experience may be substituted in lieu of education)
• High school diploma or GED
• Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MA

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and prepares them for examination, including obtaining vital signs, height/weight, and updating basic health information in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations (including vaccines) under provider order and within delegated scope of practice, following medication safety standards, pediatric protocols, and documentation requirements.
• 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

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

EMR documentation

Clinic flow

Patient safety

Patient education

Education

Accredited MA program

High school diploma / GED

1 year MA work experience

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory clinics. Under the direct supervision of a licensed provider, you will help deliver safe, efficient pediatric care by handling clinical and administrative duties.

This entry-level role offers growth toward certification and expanded responsibilities. The MA will room patients, take vital signs, assist with immunizations, collect samples, perform point-of-care testing, and document all activities in the EMR.