Job Summary Certified Medical Assistant works with the nursing staff independently to deliver routine nursing care and assessment of the pediatric patient. Coordinates and organizes pertinent patient information. Communicates and interacts with patient, families, staff and physicians and administration. Schedule: Mon – Fri 9a – 5:30p. 1st 90 days he/she will follow preceptor's schedule (e.g. 8a - 4:30p). Potential future shift rotation: 11a- 8:30p (Mon - Wed); 9a - 5:30p (Thurs); Off (Fri); 8a - 12p (Sat). Shift will change according to staffing needs. #STC Qualifications Education Requirements High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program Certification: Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire or within 1 month with onsite training and certification. Experience Relevant Experience Required Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Excellent Teamwork Skills Multitasking Preferred Skills Two (2) or three (3) years of experience working in a medical office Pediatric experience preferred Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred) Overview About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. About the Organization Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour