Medical Assistant - Pediatrics (Bilingual - Spanish)

Job Description

Job Description

We’re seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Back Office Medical Assistant – Pediatrics to join a busy, mission-driven community clinic. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and take pride in keeping patient flow smooth—from rooming and vitals to assisting with procedures and vaccines—this is a great opportunity to support pediatric providers and make a real impact for children and families. NextGen EHR experience is a plus.

Pay Rate: $21.00 /hr.
Shift: Monday - Friday / 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: Hacienda Heights, CA 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Prepare exam rooms and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are available and sanitized
•    Room pediatric patients, obtain and document vital signs, height/weight, and chief complaints
•    Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments as needed
•    Administer vaccines and medications per provider orders and clinic protocols
•    Accurately document patient information in NextGen EHR, including histories, immunizations, and visit notes
•    Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., rapid strep, flu tests) and document results
•    Provide patient and caregiver education on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care in both English and Spanish
•    Maintain vaccine inventory and ensure proper storage/handling per guidelines
•    Support care coordination, referrals, and follow-up appointments
•    Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA compliance standards

Medical Assistant Job Description:
•    1+ year back-office MA experience (pediatrics strongly preferred)
•    Bilingual Spanish/English (required)
•    NextGen EHR experience strongly preferred
•    BLS/CPR current (or willing to obtain upon hire)
•    High school diploma/GED required; Medical Assistant certification preferred
•    Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
•    Comfortable working with diverse pediatric populations and families

MediQuest Referral Bonus:
Referrals really pay off. Do you know someone in healthcare looking for work? Refer them to MediQuest and earn up to $500 per referral, depending on the type of position they accept.
•    No limit to the number of referrals you provide or the amount you can earn
•    Anyone can earn a referral bonus - not just MediQuest candidates.

About MediQuest:
MediQuest Staffing matches high-quality healthcare professionals with talented medical support staff. Our dedicated medical focus and expertise allow us to build collaborative partnerships with both clients and candidates, ultimately creating lasting value and delivering performance-based results in the constantly evolving healthcare industry. We have been connecting candidates with private practices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, independent physicians’ associations, medical billing services, urgent care, and healthcare administration since 1965. We know that it takes great people to make a great company.

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