Pediatric Medical Assistant – Outpatient Care & Phlebotomy

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinic teams, perform routine clinical and clerical tasks, and assist with phlebotomy and cast applications. The role emphasizes pediatric patient care and teamwork across clinics.

Qualified candidates hold Medical Assistant Certification and BLS, with pediatric ambulatory care experience and Spanish proficiency considered a plus. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Assistant and BLS required.
• Experience in pediatric ambulatory care a plus.
• Spanish proficiency may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and verify patient details.
• Record vitals and basic medical history; assist with casts and phlebotomy.
• Support clinicians during outpatient visits and telehealth intake tasks.
• Ensure infection prevention protocols are followed.
• Update patient status in the Epic system and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Spanish proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinic teams, perform routine clinical and clerical tasks, and assist with phlebotomy and cast applications. The role emphasizes pediatric patient care and teamwork across clinics.

Qualified candidates hold Medical Assistant Certification and BLS, with pediatric ambulatory care experience and Spanish proficiency considered a plus. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.