Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant supports the medical and nursing staff in providing care and comfort to infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, and young adult patients during outpatient clinic appointments by performing routine clinical and clerical tasks. In addition, the Medical Assistant is responsible for phlebotomy and assisting with the application and removal of casts.

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

Prepare exam rooms daily; stock and maintain supplies and equipment

Required Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care

EMR Systems

Spanish proficiency

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

The pay range for this position is $24.95 - 35.23/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.