Medical Assistant

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  to learn more about our locations.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Please log into Workday  to apply internally through the "Jobs Hub"Job Description The Medical Assistant (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Escort patients from waiting room(s) to exam room(s), confirming date of birth and ensuring patients are in the proper attire required for their visit

At relevant sites, MAs will walk patients to radiology or POPs rooms/waiting areas, in addition to rooming for clinic

Obtain patient vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, BP, etc.), draw blood, and conduct basic medical history (including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history)
Monitor and report patient condition throughout their visit

Ensure infection prevention protocols are followed

Conduct Telehealth intake tasks – document vitals, medical history, and encounter details

Escort patients to check out and update rooming status in Epic Monitor Epic DAR and communicate with all relevant teams (front desk, radiology, POPs, etc.) to ensure timely rooming and patient handoffs

Direct physicians and APPs to patient rooms based on Epic DAR status

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other staff

Provide patients with updates on delays, next steps, and answer non-clinical questions

Assist in patient education regarding casting care, surgical prep, and discharge instructions

Maintain patient confidentiality

Prepare exam rooms daily; stock and maintain supplies and equipment

At relevant sites, support cast room setup, cleaning, and supply management

Participate in outreach clinics and support continuity of care initiatives

Prepare and manage Telehealth rooms and equipment

Accurately input patient data (vitals, medications, allergies, immunizations, and intake notes) into Epic Support follow-up scheduling and direct patients

Perform clerical duties including copying, faxing, scanning, and other correspondence handling

Clean exam rooms between patients

Support Physician Clinic order entry process according to established SCMG guidelines and workflows

Maintain current CMA and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications

Attend required meetings, in-services, and complete ongoing education, and competency training

Required Qualifications:

Medical Assistant Certification Acceptable certifications include, but are not limited to: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA Required in states where certification is mandated by law or regulation. In non-mandated states, certification is preferred but not required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 30-90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory CareEMR Systems Spanish proficiency

Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols

The Pay Range for this position is $22.31-$31.68/hourly

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