Pediatric Medical Assistant - Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00

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

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant for Pine Bluff Clinic, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. The MA provides foundational clinical and administrative support under supervision, performing defined tasks to support safe pediatric care.

Completion of an accredited MA program or 1 year of MA experience is required, with a high school diploma or GED also acceptable. The role includes patient rooming, vital signs, immunizations, phlebotomy, EMR documentation, and adherence to infection

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).

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 under provider order and within delegated scope of practice, following medication safety standards, pediatric protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection 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

Immunizations

Phlebotomy

EMR documentation

Infection prevention

Education

MA program completion or 1 year MA experience

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant for Pine Bluff Clinic, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. The MA provides foundational clinical and administrative support under supervision, performing defined tasks to support safe pediatric care.

Completion of an accredited MA program or 1 year of MA experience is required, with a high school diploma or GED also acceptable. The role includes patient rooming, vital signs, immunizations, phlebotomy, EMR documentation, and adherence to infection