Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

Emory Healthcare; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and observation duties under licensed providers in an outpatient setting. You will handle vital signs, basic medication administration, specimen collection, and simple diagnostic tests while maintaining a safe, clean exam room.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate charting, and collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required for hire and maintained.
• Certification CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA preferred; CMA or RMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist licensed providers with clinical tasks.
• Administer a limited profile of medications per policy.
• Perform simple diagnostic tests and collect specimens.
• Draw blood and assist with sterilization and room turnover.
• Maintain examination rooms and patient charts with confidentiality.
• Support patient check-in/out and reception as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Administer meds

Specimen collection

Blood draw

Sterilization & room prep

Outpatient care

BLS certification

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CMA / RMA / CCMA / NCMA certification

1 year experience preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and observation duties under licensed providers in an outpatient setting. You will handle vital signs, basic medication administration, specimen collection, and simple diagnostic tests while maintaining a safe, clean exam room.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate charting, and collaboration with nursing staff.