Medical Assistant

Loyal Source Government Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative tasks in a busy clinical setting. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist with testing such as ECG and pulmonary function, draw blood when needed, and help maintain clean exam rooms and accurate medical records to ensure smooth office operations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with good attention to detail, basic medical terminology,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Up-to-date BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse).
• Prepare claimants for examination and assist with testing (ECG/PFT).
• Draw blood for lab tests and upload ECG data for official reading.
• Calibrate medical equipment and ensure clean exam rooms.
• Chaperone claimants during examinations and manage clinic flow.
• Check-in/Check-out claimants; review medical records and enter orders for diagnostics.
• Maintain medical supplies and inventory levels to prevent stockouts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Multitasking

EMR proficiency

Safety guidelines

BLS certification

Job description

Performs both administrative and clinical tasks in the clinical setting, including taking vital signs, preparing for exams (equipment and exam rooms), cleaning of both exam rooms and equipment after completion of examination, maintaining medical records, confirming appointments, essentially acting as a bridge between the examiner and the claimant to ensure smooth office operations.

Key Responsibilities Of a Medical Assistant

• Clinical duties:
• Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse)
• Prepare claimant for examination (Electrocardiogram testing/Pulmonary Function Testing)
• Draw blood for lab tests
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing
• Perform Electrocardiogram – uploading for official reading
• Calibrate equipment (Pulmonary Function machine – daily, AED – monthly)
• Chaperone claimant during an examination
• Administrative duties:
• Check-in/Check-out claimants
• Order entry for diagnostic testing (labs/sleep study/X-rays/PFTs)
• Review of medical records
• Answer phone calls and greet claimants
• Manage clinic flow
• Maintain medical supplies (order as inventory is low and remove expiring/expired items)

Required Skills For a Medical Assistant

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with claimants effectively
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate claimant record’s review
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines
• Up-to-date BLS certification

Pay Rate: $21.49/hr

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].