Medical Assistant

@ 153 The Shriners Hospital for Children
153 The Shriners Hospital for Children153theshrinershospitalforchildren.com

Medical Assistant

Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Shriners Children’s is a recognized leader in pediatric specialty care, valuing research, education, and innovation. With over 20 locations worldwide, we provide excellent care to children regardless of ability to pay, fostering a supportive environment of compassion and integrity.

Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program
  • Ability to sit for certification exam

Qualifications

  • One to two years' experience as Medical Assistant
  • Associate's degree
  • Pediatric care experience
  • Nationally recognized certification

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Company Overview


Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.


With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.


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Job Description


Job Summary

Under the leadership of the Outpatient Department Manager and the indirect supervision of Physicians/APPs, the Medical Assistant assists with the delivery of patient care in the clinic by maintaining clinic flow, obtains routine clinical information on patients/family, provides physical care of the patients, procures and maintains par levels of clinic supplies, and provides light clerical assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transcribing of delegated orders into the EMR
  • Casting/splint application, maintenance guidance and removal
  • Obtaining specimens, including performing venipuncture

Required Qualifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • Ability to sit for certification exam from nationally recognized organization (i.e. American Association for Medical Assistants

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One to two years' experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Associate's degree
  • Two years' pediatric care experience
  • National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology 
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
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