Medical Assistant

Back Office Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

A busy and welcoming pediatric clinic is looking for a compassionate Medical Assistant to join its dedicated back office team! Opportunity to be a part of a new team and cross-train in several specialties!

What's in it for you:

• Gain experience in a fast-paced environment supporting pediatrics!
• Back office experience
• Extensive training program with opportunity for growth

Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• MA diploma
• Experience working with pediatric patients

Job description:

• Assesses patients, measure vital signs, and obtain pertinent information as required per visit type.
• Records accurate information obtained from patient or in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient for examination, treatment and/or procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients, answers questions as needed and/or allay their anxiety by providing them with additional time and/or information to make informed decisions.
• Determine and assess patient's understanding of information provided to them.
• Reviews and obtains informed consents from patients.
• Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients.
• Administers medication and/or immunization. Accurately documents completed information regarding medication/immunization in patient's electronic health record and other data base registry as needed.
• Ensure that all orders and office services are completed and submitted for billing purpose.
• Maintains and stocks rooms with patient care supplies, sterilizes equipment, and keeps work area clean, orderly and functional. Check, set up exam rooms and assist in the opening and closing of department.
• Performs other functions of a medical assistant both in the front and the back office as needed. Assist in discharging patient from care, placing orders, referrals, appointment scheduling, answering phones, maintaining front desk and back office supplies, etc.

Job type & location:

This is a contract to hire position based out of Valley Glen, CA 91405.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital
• 401(k) retirement plan pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health spending account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Workplace type:

This is a fully onsite position in Valley Glen, CA 91405.

Application deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.