Pediatric Medical Assistant

Whole Family Health Center

. Contribute to a positive environment for patients and staff .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeVero Beach • Florida • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vital sign measurement, medication administration, and patient education, while maintaining compliance with health guidelines and documentation standards. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced pediatric environment.

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Certified Nursing Assistant LicenseMedical Assistant CertificationElectronic Medical Records ProficiencyPediatric Care ExperienceGood Oral And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementMedication AdministrationPatient Chart DocumentationEKG PerformanceBlood Glucose DiagnosticsVaccination AdministrationPatient EducationGrowth TrackingPrescription ProcessingMulti-tasking

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft OutlookFL Shots/VFC Program

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCurrent Nursing Assistant Course CompletionAnnual Continuing Education UpdatesLevel 2 Background ClearanceProof Of Immunizations

Industry Keywords

Pediatric SettingHealth Maintenance AppointmentsPatient Flow ControlReferral AppointmentsLaboratory Results Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to a positive environment for patients and staff
Participate in problem-solving activities and support patient care under provider direction
Act as liaison between patients and providers
Follow designated provider and document patient charts as directed
Control patient flow in the exam area and prioritize tasks to minimize wait times
Maintain professional behavior toward patients, visitors, and coworkers
Keep exam rooms neat and clean
Review and prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments
Ensure health maintenance appointments, pending labs, and referral appointments are completed and documented
Ensure patients comply with recommended health guidelines
Update flowsheets
Measure vital signs and perform reason-for-visit and review-of-systems assessments
Review medications and lab results with patients
Perform EKGs and blood glucose diagnostics as directed
Administer routine vaccinations and maintain vaccination logs
Prepare and administer medications or injections as directed
Set up and assist providers with GYN exams and small outpatient procedures
Process prescriptions and refill requests
Document patient charts, contacts, and progress in the EHR
Provide patient education
Assist the front desk with answering phones when needed
Attend educational offerings and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Current documentation of completion of Nursing Assistant course, Certified Nursing Assistant license issued by the state of Florida, or current certification as a Medical Assistant
Annual updates for continuing education to maintain licensure or certification as required by the State of Florida
Cross-training in electronic medical records and Microsoft Outlook
One year general medical experience required
Ability to work within a pediatric setting
Knowledge of FL Shots/the VFC program
Ability to track growth of a child
Level 2 background clearance required
Proof of immunizations for Tdap, two MMR vaccinations, Hepatitis B vaccination, and either history of chickenpox (varicella) or documentation of varicella vaccine
PPD test completed once upon hire
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, function with minimal supervision, and think critically and logically
May occasionally need to travel from one clinic to another for coverage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education updates to maintain licensure or certification as required by the State of Florida
Educational offerings as appropriate
Equal employment opportunity employer