Medical Assistant

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

. Supports all disciplines within the department by providing indirect and direct patient care activities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including vital sign assessment, phlebotomy, and medication administration, while adhering to safety and infection control standards. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively support patient interactions and administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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Patient CarePhlebotomyBasic Life Support (BLS)Pediatrics ExperienceMedical Assistant Training

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs AssessmentPhlebotomyMedication AdministrationSpirometry TestingRadiographsInfection ControlPatient Care TechniquesBasic Windows Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Patient Care TechnicianMedical AssistantOSHA ProceduresAge-Specific CompetenciesHealthcare Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports all disciplines within the department by providing indirect and direct patient care activities
Supports safe patient care, services, and environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Performs assigned tasks under delegation of a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant
Assists with basic patient care using age-appropriate standards, infection control, safety, and body mechanics
Completes assigned provider tasks and orders
Performs intake processes, including accurate vital signs
May perform phlebotomy, simple medication or vaccine administration, spirometry testing, and radiographs under physician direction
Prioritizes, delivers, and documents patient care
Performs multiple concurrent tasks in a stressful, fast-paced environment while maintaining customer service standards
Serves as liaison between patients/families and department staff
Performs administrative duties including office opening/closing, answering phones, maintaining waiting-room materials, restocking beverages, and updating wait-time boards
Complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations
Demonstrates age-specific competencies for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and all ages

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year of experience in the role of medical assistant, patient care tech or equivalent, or completion of Medical Assistant Externship at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
1 year experience in pediatrics preferred, including obtaining vitals, assisting clinical staff with patient care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection procedures
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a medical assistant training program from an accredited school, or emergency medical technician or hospital or physician office-based training as a patient care technician or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Initial competencies as defined by department completed within 3 months of employment
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Must pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher within 30 days of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time regular position
Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM