Medical Assistant

Avita Care Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 60

Job summary

Avita Care Solutions is seeking a Medical Assistant for a clinic-based role in Midtown Atlanta, GA. This position emphasizes collaborative care with providers and a focus on both telephonic and in-person patient management.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with no weekends or holidays. Experience with long-acting injectable meds and HIV care is a plus, and bilingual Spanish is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is required
• Current BLS Certification is required
• One or more years as a Medical Assistant or related experience
• Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the provider to care for the assigned patient panel
• Triage patient needs by administering diagnostic testing and measuring/recording vital signs
• Performs medication administration and reconciliation
• Manages patient flow by updating patient medical records
• Communicate and facilitates preventive health care needs
• Maintaining examination rooms preparedness by restocking medications, supplies and equipment as needed
• Assist with answering incoming phone calls and scheduling appointments
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities assigned as needed

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in related health field

Tools

eClinicalWorks

MS Office

Job description

The Medical Assistant works as part of a collaborative team with their assigned provider and other members of the clinical team to manage the care of their assigned patient panel. This dynamic role provides comprehensive, compassionate care, both telephonic and in person.

This is a clinic-based position located in the Midtown area of Atlanta, GA. (2140 Peachtree Rd).

The role offers a consistent Monday - Friday work schedule with no weekends or holidays. General work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

About the Role:

• Collaborate with the provider to care for the assigned patient panel
• Triage patient needs by administering diagnostic testing and measuring/recording vital signs
• Performs medication administration and reconciliation
• Manages patient flow by updating patient medical records
• Communicate and facilitates preventive health care needs
• Maintaining examination rooms preparedness by restocking medications, supplies and equipment as needed
• Assist with answering incoming phone calls and scheduling appointments
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities assigned as needed

About You:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
• One or more years as a Medical Assistant or related experience
• Certified Medical Assistant required
• Must have a current BLS Certification
• Experience administering long-acting injectable medications is strongly preferred
• Experienced in Infectious Disease or HIV Care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to promote optimal patient care
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is highly preferred
• Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
• Familiarity with eClinicalWorks preferred
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.

Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.

Company paid benefits - basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.

Voluntary benefits - long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.