Physician Practice Assistant

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.

 

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

 

Job Overview

Shriners Children's St. Louis has a full time Physician Practice Assistant position available!

 

At Shriners Children's St. Louis, we have a team of physicians and specialists who are highly trained and experienced in pediatric orthopedics. This team is equipped to treat children with a variety of different orthopedic conditions ranging from mild to complex. Other specialties you will find at our facility include limb lengthening and reconstruction, spine care, muscular and neuromuscular care, orthotics and prosthetics and plastic surgery.

 

Responsibilities

The Physician Practice Assistant supports the entirety of the physician and advanced practice professional (APP) practice, by providing clinical and administrative support to ensure quality and efficient operations of the practice. Involves direct patient interaction, scheduling, office coordination, and assisting healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

 

Provides and documents care and comfort to the patients (infant through young adult, typically up to age 26) during outpatient clinics, including but not limited to obtaining medical history, ordering care per clinician-provided guidelines, casting, vital signs, and minor outpatient procedures under the direction of the physician and/or APP. Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to external referral orders, correspondence, scheduling and sending appointment notices, copying, filing, registering and other duties as assigned.

 

This role is vital in ensuring seamless daily operations by providing exceptional front office, clinical, and limited radiology support. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment centered on the care of pediatric patients and their families.

 

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:

• HS Diploma/GED 
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) (required within 12 months)

 

Preferred:

• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Certified Medical Assistant or similar qualification
• Previous 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric or orthopedic clinical setting
• Familiarity with EMR systems
• Familiarity with radiologic safety procedures and equipment, including limited radiology certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with children and families

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.