Pediatric Medical Assistant — Patient-Centric Care Hero

Detroit Institute of Arts; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Associates in Riverview, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties under clinician supervision. You will support chronic disease management, vaccines, vitals, and patient records to ensure high-quality pediatric care.

The role emphasizes teamwork within a patient-centered medical home, vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and various duties to support clinicians and families in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• MA diploma/certification required or a minimum of 3 years MA experience.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Current, valid driver’s license required*

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high quality patient experience; welcome patients; ensure a safe environment and maintain cleanliness, supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Take and document intake vitals (height, weight, temperature, BP, pulse, respiration) and notify clinician of abnormalities.
• Interview patients with age-appropriate approach and document medical histories, vaccines, meds, allergies, and barriers to care; obtain medical records as needed.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with age-appropriate screenings and procedures under clinician supervision.
• Perform vaccine and medication reconciliation; provide vaccine information statements and education.
• Ensure vaccine cold chain management and proper handling and administration.
• Administer vaccines and injections with post-observation.
• Handle referrals, forms, preauthorizations, and follow-up appointments as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab sample collection per policy.
• MA team contributes to patient-centered medical home standards and KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Immunization knowledge

Education

MA Diploma/Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Pediatric Associates in Riverview, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties under clinician supervision. You will support chronic disease management, vaccines, vitals, and patient records to ensure high-quality pediatric care.

The role emphasizes teamwork within a patient-centered medical home, vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and various duties to support clinicians and families in a friendly environment.