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 click here to learn more about our locations. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday 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. Shriners Salt Lake City is looking for a full time Medical Assistant to join the team! 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) 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 Assist in patient education regarding casting care, surgical prep, and discharge instructions 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 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 Attend required meetings, in-services, and complete ongoing education, and competency training Participate in department performance improvement and safety 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 Care EMR Systems Spanish proficiency Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols is preferred Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity. Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We're always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children's facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Eligible Shriners Children's employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr 150 Shriners Hospitals for Children