Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant

The Certified Medical Assistant plays a key role in supporting physicians and advanced practice providers in a busy specialty practice. This position is responsible for direct patient care, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, drawing labs, coordinating referrals, processing prescription requests, documenting in the EMR, and helping ensure a positive patient experience from check-in through follow-up care.

Location: Metro Atlanta, GA (On-site)

• This position supports multiple office locations throughout the Metro Atlanta area. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be flexible to travel between office locations as needed, including Midtown, East Point, Decatur, and other surrounding areas.

Pay: $20-21/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

What You'll Be Doing

• Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and prepare them for provider visits.

• Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and medical history updates.

• Review medications, allergies, and pharmacy information for accuracy.

• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during patient exams and procedures.

• Draw labs, collect specimens, and prepare samples for laboratory processing.

• Process provider orders, schedule referrals, and coordinate follow-up care.

• Return patient phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and document communications in the EMR.

• Process prescription refill requests and communicate with pharmacies as needed.

• Review incoming clinical messages and route information to the appropriate provider or department.

• Document patient charts accurately and maintain complete, timely medical records.

• Assist with prior authorizations, referrals, and obtaining outside medical records.

• Ensure lab results and diagnostic reports are available for upcoming appointments.

• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms.

• Support efficient patient flow and collaborate with clinical and administrative staff throughout the day.

What We're Looking For

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Current Medical Assistant certification or credential.

• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification.

• 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a physician office, outpatient clinic, or specialty practice preferred.

• Experience obtaining vital signs, rooming patients, and supporting direct patient care.

• Phlebotomy experience and ability to draw labs.

• Experience with referrals, prior authorizations, prescription refills, and patient follow-up activities.

• Strong computer skills and experience with EMR systems; Epic experience is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation requirements.

• Excellent communication and patient service skills with a warm, professional, and upbeat demeanor.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Must have reliable transportation and flexibility to work from multiple Metro Atlanta locations as needed.

• Dependable, punctual, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.