Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Charting Specialist

Emory University; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and clinical duties in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include vital signs, medication administration within policy, specimen collection, drawing blood, and maintaining exam rooms.

The role supports patient flow, education, and family-centered care, with potential involvement in research projects. Requires HS diploma and BLS certification; CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• One year work experience preferred.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA credentials required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with routine and complex clinical duties.
• Administer a limited profile of medications per clinic policy.
• Collect specimens, draw blood, and perform basic diagnostic tests.
• Maintain examination rooms and patient charts; assist in check-in/out.
• Provide patient education and support to patients and families.
• Support practice operations and participate in research as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and clinical duties in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include vital signs, medication administration within policy, specimen collection, drawing blood, and maintaining exam rooms.

The role supports patient flow, education, and family-centered care, with potential involvement in research projects. Requires HS diploma and BLS certification; CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA credentials preferred.