Medical Assistant
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Medical Assistant Private Practice
A small private medical practice is seeking a dependable and compassionate Medical Assistant to support patient care clinical workflows and day-to-day office operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with patients providers and a supportive healthcare team in a professional patient-centered environment.
The Medical Assistant will assist with rooming patients taking vitals documenting information supporting procedures coordinating care and helping ensure the practice runs smoothly.
- Greet and room patients in a friendly professional manner
- Take and record vital signs patient history medications and reason for visit
- Assist providers with exams procedures and routine clinical tasks
- Prepare exam rooms and ensure supplies are stocked and organized
- Perform basic clinical duties such as injections specimen collection EKGs or point-of-care testing as assigned and within scope
- Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
- Communicate with patients regarding follow-up instructions referrals prescriptions and basic care coordination
- Answer patient questions within scope and escalate clinical concerns to the provider or appropriate team member
- Support front office tasks as needed including scheduling phone calls insurance updates and patient communication
- Maintain cleanliness safety infection control and HIPAA compliance standards
- Help create a welcoming and efficient patient experience in a small practice setting
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant certification or completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred
- Active HIPAA compliance / training credential required
- Previous experience in a medical office clinic urgent care or private practice preferred
- Strong communication and patient service skills
- Ability to accurately document patient information and follow clinical workflows
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and basic office technology
- Dependable organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- Professional compassionate and team-oriented approach
- Experience working in a small private practice or outpatient clinic
- Certified Medical Assistant Registered Medical Assistant or equivalent credential
- Experience with injections phlebotomy EKGs vitals and point-of-care testing
- Familiarity with referrals prior authorizations prescription support or patient follow-up
- Bilingual skills are a plus
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Supportive small-practice environment
- Consistent patient-centered workflow
- Opportunities to expand clinical and administrative skills
- Professional and collaborative team culture
The ideal candidate is a reliable and compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with patients and helping a small practice operate efficiently. This person should be comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities communicating clearly with patients and providers and maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.