Medical Assistant

Professional Job Description Medical Assistant – Pediatrics Location: Pasadena, CA Duration: 13 Weeks Schedule: Days | 5x8s | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Start Date: 07/13/2026 Position Summary Huntington Health Physicians is seeking an experienced Pediatric Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced outpatient pediatric clinic. The ideal candidate will have prior pediatric experience and be comfortable assisting with well‑child visits, immunizations, pediatric blood draws, developmental screenings, and routine pediatric clinical procedures. Key Responsibilities Patient Care Room patients and obtain accurate vital signs, height, weight, pulse oximetry, vision, and hearing screenings. Record patient histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints. Assist providers during examinations and office procedures. Administer medications and immunizations according to pediatric vaccination schedules. Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavage, TB testing, and cast care/removal. Laboratory & Diagnostic Support Collect and label specimens including urine, throat, stool, wound, and blood samples. Perform venipuncture and pediatric blood draws. Conduct point‑of‑care testing including glucose monitoring, urinalysis, and rapid strep testing. Review and communicate laboratory results as directed. Administrative Duties Manage patient refill requests and pharmacy communications. Conduct follow‑up phone calls and telephone triage. Assist with insurance verification when needed. Document patient information accurately in Epic EMR. Required Qualifications Minimum 1 year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience Pediatric experience required Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited program High School Diploma or GED Current BLS Certification (AHA or ARC) Proficiency with Epic EMR Experience with: Well‑child checks Pediatric immunizations Pediatric blood draws Developmental milestone assessments Childhood illnesses and injuries Preferred Qualifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Experience in a pediatric outpatient clinic or physician practice Insurance verification experience Additional Information No weekend requirement Float to other Huntington Health Physician clinics in Pasadena and Arcadia as needed One pre‑approved time‑off request allowed Flu vaccination required EMR training availability may impact start dates #J-18808-Ljbffr