Pediatric Orthopedic Medical Assistant – Day Shift (FT)

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital seeks an entry-level Medical Assistant for the Orthopedic Clinic. This full-time, day-shift role supports clinical and administrative tasks under a licensed provider, helping deliver safe, family-centered pediatric care.

Required: graduation from an accredited medical assistant program (or 1 year MA work experience in lieu of education); high school diploma or GED; previous healthcare exposure as MA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an 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).
• Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MA.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and prepares them for examination, including obtaining vital signs, height/weight, and updating basic health information in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations (including vaccines) under provider order and within delegated scope of practice, following medication safety standards, pediatric protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection (venous and capillary) 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.

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

High school diploma or GED

1 year MA healthcare experience

Job description

Arkansas Children's Hospital seeks an entry-level Medical Assistant for the Orthopedic Clinic. This full-time, day-shift role supports clinical and administrative tasks under a licensed provider, helping deliver safe, family-centered pediatric care.

Required: graduation from an accredited medical assistant program (or 1 year MA work experience in lieu of education); high school diploma or GED; previous healthcare exposure as MA is a plus.