Pediatric Medical Assistant I — Entry-Level Patient Care

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 4,873,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support outpatient clinical operations. The role involves performing routine clinical and administrative tasks, taking vital signs, injections, specimen collection, and patient education under supervision of licensed staff.

You will assist with exam procedures, prepare rooms, transport specimens, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting physicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized Medical Assistant training program.
• New employees must complete a recognized Medical Assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to exam room and record vital signs.
• Prepare examination rooms and set up required equipment for procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and routine specimens collection.
• Assist physicians with procedures and patient care under supervision.
• Maintain clean and orderly exam rooms and stock supplies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Audiometer

Tympanometer

Portable oxygen tanks

Automated dispensing cabinet

Job description

Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support outpatient clinical operations. The role involves performing routine clinical and administrative tasks, taking vital signs, injections, specimen collection, and patient education under supervision of licensed staff.

You will assist with exam procedures, prepare rooms, transport specimens, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting physicians and nursing staff.