MAssister Daily Morning Briefing

Friday, October 30, 2026 | Georgia, USA

Good morning! ☀️ Here’s today’s update for Medical Assistants in Georgia, with particular attention to new job postings, employers actively recruiting, compensation, and professional development.

💼 New Medical Assistant job opportunities

There are several worthwhile opportunities in the latest listings. I’ve prioritized positions with recent posting dates and employer career pages.

1. Emory Healthcare — Medical Assistant, Northlake Primary Care

📍 Atlanta, GA 30345
Posted: October 29, 2026
Pay: $21.88–$26.01/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Hours: 40 per week

Responsibilities include:

• Taking vital signs and obtaining patient histories.
• Drawing blood and collecting specimens.
• Performing simple diagnostic tests.
• Maintaining examination rooms and clinical supplies.
• Supporting patient check-in and check-out.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Current CMA, RMA, CCMA or NCMA credential.
• One year of experience preferred.

Why it’s attractive: The advertised pay is above Georgia’s statewide median, and the weekday schedule may appeal to MAs looking for predictable working hours.

Apply through the official Emory application page. WalkableJobs

2. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — Medical Assistant 2, Pulmonology

📍 Sandy Springs, GA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

This is a pediatric outpatient position supporting clinical staff and providers.

Responsibilities include:

• Patient intake and vital signs.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Supporting clinical procedures.
• Maintaining patient records.
• Assisting with patient and family communication.

Interesting eligibility detail: The employer states that no minimum work experience is required. Applicants must have completed an appropriate accredited Medical Assistant training program or qualifying medical-services training. BLS is required within 30 days of employment.

This could be particularly interesting to newly qualified MAs who want to enter pediatric healthcare.

Apply through Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta careers. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

3. Grady Health System — Certified Medical Assistant, Diabetes Center

📍 Atlanta, GA
Posted: October 28, 2026
Deadline shown: November 7, 2026
Schedule: Full-time, day shift

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting outpatient diabetes care.
• Assisting with patient care activities.
• Maintaining examination rooms and supplies.
• Supporting efficient patient flow and patient safety.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Current CMA, NCMA or CCMA credential from an accepted organization.

Benefits worth highlighting: Grady advertises medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Pay is not disclosed in the listing.

See the Grady Diabetes Center job listing. The listing directs applicants to Grady’s recruitment process; confirm that the position remains open before applying. healthcareers.app

4. Wellstar — Medical Assistant, East Cobb Health Park

📍 Marietta, GA
Schedule: Part-time, day shift

This is a useful option for candidates seeking part-time work.

The position involves:

• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Assisting during treatments.
• Coordinating tests and follow-up care.
• Documenting patient care.

Important requirements:

• Current BLS card before hire.
• Successful completion of an AMT Medical Assistant credentialing examination within 90 days.
• Medical assisting education is preferred.

Apply through the official Wellstar listing. Wellstar Health System

5. Humana / CenterWell — Medical Assistant

📍 Atlanta, GA
Listed: October 28, 2026
Pay: $43,000–$56,200 annually
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

This position combines clinical and administrative responsibilities in senior-focused primary care.

Required experience and qualifications include:

• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication and vaccine administration experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus incentive plan. This is not an advertised sign-on bonus.

At the advertised salary range, the equivalent hourly pay is approximately $20.67–$27.02, assuming 2,080 working hours per year.

Review the listing at Humana / CenterWell job details. Emploive

💰 Hiring bonus alert: $1,000

Peachtree Immediate Care — Sharpsburg

A recently advertised Medical Assistant/CMA/EMT/LPN opening includes a:

$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia

Key details:

• Full-time employment.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Rotating weekend coverage.
• New graduates welcome.
• Employees may need to float between clinics.

The advertised bonus is divided into:

• $500 after two months.
• $500 after six months.

The posting states that eligibility conditions apply and identifies November 5 as its availability cutoff. Candidates should contact the employer promptly to confirm that recruitment is still open.

See the Peachtree Immediate Care job listing. career.com

📚 Continuing education opportunities

A. September/October 2026 AAMA learning bundle

The latest Medical Assisting Today learning bundle includes two courses:

Price:

• AAMA members: $20
• Nonmembers: $40

The bundle is available on demand.

The topics are particularly relevant to MAs working in primary care, cardiology and patient support.

Explore the AAMA September/October course bundle. learning.aama-ntl.org

B. Free Smiles for Life courses

The AAMA also lists eight online Smiles for Life courses.

• Each course offers one AAMA CEU.
• All eight are available online.
• Courses can be completed at the learner’s own pace.
• There is no course charge for the online curriculum.

Explore the AAMA CEU resource page. aama-ntl.org

C. Georgia Society of Medical Assistants — 2027 Conference

The Georgia Society of Medical Assistants has announced its 68th Annual Conference:

• Dates: April 15–18, 2027
• Location: McRae-Helena, Georgia
• Hosts: Lowndes and Muscogee County Chapters

This is a good event for MAs interested in networking, professional development and staying connected with the profession in Georgia.

Check the Georgia Society of Medical Assistants website for registration and continuing-education details. gssma.net

🏥 Healthcare industry news

Georgia’s $219 million rural healthcare investment

On October 23, CMS announced nearly $219 million in federal funding for Georgia’s Rural Health Transformation Program.

The program covers 126 rural and partially rural counties.

Its priorities include:

• Recruitment and training of healthcare workers.
• Mobile clinics and telehealth.
• Maternal and pediatric healthcare.
• Behavioral and preventive services.
• Modernization of rural hospitals and electronic health records.

The funding is intended to strengthen rural healthcare access and the workforce. cms.gov

Read the official CMS announcement.

Why MAs should pay attention: Rural clinics may need additional clinical support as services expand. Keep an eye out for future MA vacancies and employer-sponsored training initiatives. The funding is not a guaranteed direct scholarship or individual job benefit.

Rural healthcare pressure continues

An October report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution described financial pressure on rural clinics after large numbers of Georgians dropped health insurance coverage.

The report cited approximately 400,000 Georgians dropping marketplace coverage since the previous fall, with some clinics experiencing increased demand from uninsured patients. ajc

Read the AJC rural healthcare report.

MA perspective: This is important context for MAs working in community clinics and primary care. Patient access, chronic disease management and preventive services may become even more important as clinics respond to increased demand.

👚 Scrubs and medical equipment discounts

A. Uniform Advantage — $25 Scrub Swap reward

Uniform Advantage has a current scrub-recycling offer.

Reward: $25 e-gift card toward an order of $100 or more.

How it works:

1. Select clean, laundered scrubs from any brand.
2. Complete the online Scrub Swap process.
3. Download the prepaid shipping label.
4. Ship the scrubs within 30 days.
5. Receive your $25 reward once the shipment is scanned by the carrier.

The reward is valid for 90 days after issuance, according to the current program FAQ.

Details: Uniform Advantage Scrub Swap. uniformadvantage.supercircle.world

B. FIGS — $25 scrub-recycling discount

FIGS offers another recycling reward.

Reward: $25 off a purchase of $100 or more.

Participants can recycle clean, laundered scrubs from any brand at a participating FIGS Community Hub.

The reward code expires six months after issuance. Check the current location list before travelling.

Details: FIGS recycling program.