Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Company Overview
You can make a difference in a child's life. Shriners Children's is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.
Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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 defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
Shriners Children's Northern California offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, pet insurance, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.
Job Overview
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.
This position is per diem, non-exempt, and health insurance eligible. The pay range for this position is $26.87 - $37.80/hour. Compensation is determined by experience and department equity.
Responsibilities

• Collect and report data to assist the multidisciplinary team in the evaluation of patient needs
• Performs a variety of comprehensive registration and scheduling functions
• Demonstrate open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary
  team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience