MAssister Daily Medical Assistant Brief
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Georgia, USA
💼 Medical Assistant Jobs in Georgia
⭐ Job 1: Medical Assistant II — Head & Neck
Employer: Kaiser Permanente
Official job posting and application
- Location: Glenlake Medical Offices, Atlanta, GA
- Posted: October 14, 2026
- Pay: $25.33–$32.72 per hour
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
- Experience: At least 1,000 hours of back-office experience within the preceding year.
- Requirements: An accepted MA credential and Basic Life Support certification at hire.
Responsibilities include:
- Patient intake, vital signs, and screenings
- Point-of-care testing
- Assisting providers with examinations and procedures
- Preparing examination rooms
- Documenting care in electronic medical records
- Scheduling follow-up appointments
Why this stands out: The advertised salary is attractive compared with typical Georgia MA estimates. However, candidates must meet the recent clinical-experience and credential requirements. The posting indicates that some travel between departments may be required. Kaiser Permanente Jobs
Job 2: Certified Medical Assistant — Collier Road Primary Care
Employer: Piedmont Healthcare
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Original posting date: August 31, 2026
- Schedule: Full-time
- Pay: Not disclosed in the listing
- Requirements: An accredited MA or nursing-assistant program, or qualifying clinical experience; Basic Life Support and an accepted MA credential are required.
This is a useful option for candidates interested in primary care. Although the listing is older than today’s newest lead, the official page still displays an application option. Confirm availability before applying. Careers at Piedmont Healthcare
Job 3: Medical Assistant — Mountain Park Primary Care
Employer: Emory Healthcare
Official Emory Healthcare job listing
- Location: Lilburn, GA 30047
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Hours: 8 AM–5 PM
- Department: The Emory Clinic, Mountain Park Primary Care
- Pay: Not displayed in the available listing.
This position may interest MAs seeking regular weekday hours in a primary-care setting.
💰 Salary Watch: How Much Are Georgia MAs Earning?
Salary.com reports an estimated average Georgia Medical Assistant salary of $44,516 per year, or approximately $21 per hour, as of October 1, 2026.
Its estimated middle 50% salary range is $40,412–$48,962 annually, equivalent to roughly $19–$24 per hour. These are estimates based on employer postings and third-party data, not guaranteed wages. Salary
What this means for MAssister members
- Compare offers against local market benchmarks.
- Ask whether the employer reimburses certification and continuing education.
- Highlight relevant skills such as phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, patient triage, and EMR documentation.
- Consider benefits, paid leave, and scheduling alongside hourly pay.
Today’s discussion question: Should experienced Medical Assistants in metro Atlanta be earning at least $25 per hour?
Salary reference: Salary.com’s Georgia Medical Assistant salary data
🎓 Scholarships and Continuing Education
AAMA scholarship — December 15 deadline
The American Association of Medical Assistants offers the Maxine Williams Scholarship in Honor of Crystal Coleman, CMA (AAMA).
Application deadline: December 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants must:
- Be current AAMA members.
- Hold a current medical assisting credential.
- Have maintained continuous AAMA membership for at least five years.
- Be pursuing education to advance within the medical assisting profession.
- Submit the required application materials, including at least two professional references, one from their current supervisor.
The scholarship can support eligible professional-development goals, such as office-management training, CPR-instructor education, or qualifying certificate programs. Awards depend on the number of applications and available funding. AAMA
Apply and check the requirements: Official AAMA scholarship page
Continuing education: 3.5 AAMA CEUs
The September/October 2026 Medical Assisting Today learning bundle offers 3.5 AAMA CEUs:
- 2.5 CEUs: Cardiac psychology and its role in cardiovascular care
- 1 CEU: Understanding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and improving patient care
The listed price is $20 for members and $40 for nonmembers. The courses are available on demand. AAMA e-Learning Center
Explore the courses: AAMA September/October 2026 learning bundle
Before enrolling, check whether the courses meet the requirements of your particular credential and recertification category.
📰 Healthcare News Relevant to Georgia MAs
Rural Georgia healthcare providers face financial pressure
An October 2026 report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution described the financial strain facing rural Georgia healthcare providers following a substantial decline in marketplace health-insurance enrollment.
The report said approximately 400,000 Georgians had dropped marketplace coverage since the previous fall, according to state data cited in the article. Some rural facilities have experienced increased demand from patients who cannot afford care. ajc
Why MAs should care:
- Insurance verification and registration may become more complicated.
- Patients may delay routine appointments because of affordability concerns.
- Clinics may need effective follow-up, referral, and chronic-disease management workflows.
- Clear communication and accurate documentation become especially important when patients face barriers to care.
Read the report: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s rural healthcare coverage
Rural hospitals receive funding to support staffing
A September 18 report from WTOC described federal support for rural Coastal Empire hospitals, including Evans Memorial Hospital, Emanuel Medical Center, and Appling General Hospital.
The report said the funding was intended to help hospitals recruit and retain frontline healthcare staff, maintain competitive wages, and support education. It does not guarantee that individual facilities will create new MA vacancies. https://www.wtoc.com
Read more: WTOC’s rural hospital funding report
