Pediatric Medical Assistant – On-Site, Full-Time (Pasadena)

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in outpatient clinics across pediatric specialties. The role includes phlebotomy, vitals collection, and assisting with cast applications, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, Telehealth intake, and coordinating with radiology and front desk. A Medical Assistant Certification and BLS are required; Pediatric/Ambulatory Care experience and Spanish proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification and BLS required.
• 1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care preferred.
• Spanish proficiency appreciated; familiarity with infection control and HIPAA beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, confirming date of birth and attire.
• Take vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, BP) and draw blood; document medical history.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes; ensure infection prevention protocols are followed.
• Conduct Telehealth intake tasks – document vitals, medical history, and encounter details.
• Direct physicians and staff to patient rooms based on Epic DAR status and coordinate with front desk, radiology, and POPs.
• Prepare exam rooms daily; stock and maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS

Pediatric Ambulatory Care

Spanish proficiency

Tools

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in outpatient clinics across pediatric specialties. The role includes phlebotomy, vitals collection, and assisting with cast applications, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, Telehealth intake, and coordinating with radiology and front desk. A Medical Assistant Certification and BLS are required; Pediatric/Ambulatory Care experience and Spanish proficiency are preferred.