Shriners Children's

Nonprofit pediatric specialty care and research

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, MA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Hold Basic Life Support (BLS).
Complete an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Be able to sit for a certification exam from a nationally recognized organization, such as the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Responsibilities

Assist with delivery of patient care in the clinic by maintaining clinic flow, obtaining routine clinical information on patients and families, providing physical care to patients, procuring and maintaining par levels of clinic supplies, and providing light clerical assistance.
Transcribe delegated orders into the electronic medical record.
Apply casts and splints, provide maintenance guidance, and remove casts and splints.
Obtain specimens, including performing venipuncture.

Desired Qualifications

Have one to two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Hold Certified Medical Assistant certification, which can be obtained within six months of employment.
Have two years of pediatric care experience.
Hold National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology certification.
Hold Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification.

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.

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Job Description

Job Summary

Under the leadership of the Outpatient Department Manager and the indirect supervision of Physicians/APPs, the Medical Assistant assists with the delivery of patient care in the clinic by maintaining clinic flow, obtains routine clinical information on patients/family, provides physical care of the patients, procures and maintains par levels of clinic supplies, and provides light clerical assistance. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30am-5pm and Tuesday/Thursday 9am-5:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

Transcribing of delegated orders into the EMR
Casting/splint application, maintenance guidance and removal
Obtaining specimens, including performing venipuncture

Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
Ability to sit for certification exam from nationally recognized organization (i.e. American Association for Medical Assistants

Preferred Qualifications:

One to two years' experience as a Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant - Can obtain within 6 months of employment
Two years' pediatric care experience
National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technology
Certified Phlebotomy Technician


Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

About the Company

Shriners Children's

Nonprofit pediatric specialty care and research

Shriners Hospitals for Children runs a network of 22 pediatric specialty hospitals in the US, Canada, and Mexico, delivering advanced care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate, and other neuromusculoskeletal needs. Care is provided through a team-based, family-centered approach that combines surgery, rehabilitation, and therapies with education and research, all supported by philanthropy and partnerships. It differs from many competitors by being a nonprofit system funded by donations, offering coordinated, multi-location pediatric specialty care with a strong emphasis on family-centered care, research, and medical training. Its goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care while advancing medical knowledge and training for healthcare professionals, sustained by charitable giving.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tampa, FL
Founded: 1922

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