Pediatric Medical Assistant - Day Shift & Impact

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Medical Assistant to support all disciplines within the department and assist in direct patient care under physician or APN direction.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited MA program, with Basic Life Support within 30 days of employment. Responsibilities include vitals, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a medical assistant training program from an accredited school or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or registration as CMA/RMA/CCMA is commonly expected in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assists in basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professionals.
• Completes assigned tasks/orders from providers.
• Demonstrates competency during intake, including vital signs.
• May perform phlebotomy and simple medication or vaccine administration under supervision.
• Performs administrative duties to promote efficient operations.
• Adheres to infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Medical Assistant to support all disciplines within the department and assist in direct patient care under physician or APN direction.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited MA program, with Basic Life Support within 30 days of employment. Responsibilities include vitals, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.