Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Lab Procedures

Atrium Health; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Cedartown, Georgia is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinic tasks, rooming, and vital signs. You will follow policies, perform screenings, and assist providers with procedures in a fast-paced setting.

You will conduct lab duties including venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT per standing orders, and administer vaccines with attention to safety and accuracy. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or DD214/EMT in lieu of program.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks including vital signs, medical history, allergy review.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen handling, and POCT per standing orders.
• Administers medications and vaccines following safety protocols.
• Manages referrals, scheduling, and insurance authorizations.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Electronic medical records

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Atrium Health in Cedartown, Georgia is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinic tasks, rooming, and vital signs. You will follow policies, perform screenings, and assist providers with procedures in a fast-paced setting.

You will conduct lab duties including venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT per standing orders, and administer vaccines with attention to safety and accuracy. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential.