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Medical Assistant - General Pediatrics - Front Office

San Jose, CA 95120

Posted: 02/27/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Medical Assistant (MA) Job Number: 4256 Pay Rate: $30.00

Job Description


Are you a Medical Assistant who loves working with children and thrives in a patient-facing role? A busy General Pediatrics clinic in San Jose is seeking a primarily Front Office Medical Assistant to be the welcoming first point of contact for families while supporting clinical needs as required. If you're organized, upbeat, and confident managing phones, scheduling, and patient flow, while still comfortable assisting with vaccinations, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in pediatric care. Apply today! 

About the Job
  • Competitive pay: $30.00 per hour 
  • Great Schedule: Monday-Friday; occasional Saturdays (half day)
  • Shift Times: 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Duration:6-8 months; (possible permanent role if position remains open)
  • Start Date: ASAP! 
  • Department: General Pediatrics
  • Location: San Jose, California
Benefits
  • Contract to Perm
  • Great working location
  • Health insurance
  • Refer-a-friend bonus
  • Weekly payroll
  • 24-hour accessibility
  • Personalized service

Required
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school /institution or equivalent documented training. 
  • Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience 
  • Comfortable performing both front office and basic back office duties
  • Current experience administering pediatric vaccinations
  • BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multi-line phones in a busy clinic
  • Self-starter with strong organization and multitasking skills 
Preferred
  • CMA - Certified Or Registered Medical Assistant
  • EPIC experience (Highly preferred) 
  • Open to candidates with varying levels of experience
  • Strong communication skills and a team player attitude
  • Willingness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent attendance record
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the first point of contact for pediatric patients and families 
  • Check patients in and out; collect and verify demographic and insurance information
  • Answer multi-line phones and schedule appointments efficiently 
  • Manage patient messages between families and providers is complete prior to visits
  • Verify authorizations and ensure all documentation is complete prior to visits
  • Support patient flow and maintain a welcoming, organized front desk area
  • Assist with pediatric vaccinations and basic clinical duties as needed
  • Exhibit patience, empathy, and professionalism when interacting with children and parents 

About Us

Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!

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*In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.
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