Pediatric Medical Assistant — Mon-Fri in Phoenix

Pafc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams in pediatric patient care and administrative tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy in charting, vital signs, vaccine administration, and patient education.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, vaccines, phlebotomy, and follow-up tasks while maintaining infection control and high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• MA Diploma / Certification required. OR a minimum of 3 years MA experience will commensurate Diploma / Certification requirement.
• Active BLS certification required
• Current, valid driver’s license required*
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience with MA Diploma/Certification in a healthcare setting preferred.

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 to include height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate; notify clinician of any abnormal findings.
• Interview the patient based on age appropriateness and/or specialty needs with accurate documentation and update medical records.
• Prepare the patient for clinician examination and assist with procedures under supervision.
• Perform vaccine and medication reconciliation with patient and state registry; provide written vaccine information statements, education to patients/parents prior to vaccine and medication administration.
• Ensure vaccine cold chain management with proper handling and reporting of vaccine excursions.
• Perform patient identifiers, buddy process validation and vaccine/medication administration to include injections with post observation.
• Complete patient follow-up and tasks including phone calls, referrals, forms, and arranging home/hospital care as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy, lab sample collection and proper processing with documentation and report to the clinician.
• MA team members are essential to the patient-centered medical home and meet quality indicators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Electronic health record (EHR)

Emergency readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in General Medicine (for foreign doctors)

Tools

BLS certification

MA Diploma/Certification

Driver’s license

Job description

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams in pediatric patient care and administrative tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy in charting, vital signs, vaccine administration, and patient education.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, vaccines, phlebotomy, and follow-up tasks while maintaining infection control and high-quality patient experiences.