Outpatient Medical Assistant – Vital Signs & Labs

Emory Healthcare; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a Medical Assistant for outpatient care who will perform vital signs, medication administration within policy, basic diagnostic tests, specimen collection, and blood draws. You will assist in emergencies under licensed supervision and support patient check-in/out, education, and reception duties.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA credentials with preference for CMA or RMA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex medical assistant clinical duties: vital signs, meds per policy, basic diagnostics, specimen collection, blood draws, and room preparation.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed by licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
• Handle patient check-in/out, respond to patient requests, reinforce education, and manage visitor/telephone reception.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical assisting patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA certification (AAMA)

RMA certification (AMT)

CCMA certification (NHA)

NCMA certification (NCCT)

Job description

Emory Healthcare seeks a Medical Assistant for outpatient care who will perform vital signs, medication administration within policy, basic diagnostic tests, specimen collection, and blood draws. You will assist in emergencies under licensed supervision and support patient check-in/out, education, and reception duties.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA credentials with preference for CMA or RMA.