MAssister Daily Medical Assistant Brief
Monday, October 19, 2026 | Georgia, USA
💼 New Medical Assistant Job Opportunities
⭐ Job 1: Medical Assistant — Enhanced Endocrinology
Location: Atlanta, GA 30328
Pay: $18–$21 per hour
Posted: October 17, 2026, according to the job listing
Schedule: Full-time; weekday schedule, with shorter Fridays
The practice is looking for an MA who can work across front- and back-office duties.
Responsibilities include:
- Patient check-in and insurance verification
- Taking vital signs and rooming patients
- Scheduling and telephone support
- Prescription refill requests and insurance prior authorizations
- Supporting patients using diabetes pumps and glucose sensors, with training available
Qualifications: Previous medical-office experience is required. The listing prefers CCMA certification and familiarity with eClinicalWorks. Experience with prior authorizations is particularly relevant.
Why consider it? The weekday schedule and opportunity to develop skills in endocrinology and diabetes care may appeal to MAs seeking a specialty-practice role.
Apply: View the Enhanced Endocrinology job listing
⭐ Job 2: Medical Assistant II — Head & Neck
Employer: Kaiser Permanente
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
This is one of the strongest advertised pay ranges in today’s shortlist.
Responsibilities include:
- Collecting clinical information and vital signs
- Performing point-of-care testing
- Preparing examination rooms
- Assisting providers with examinations and procedures
- Documenting care and coordinating follow-up appointments
The position requires recent back-office experience, an accepted MA credential, and Basic Life Support certification at hire. Travel of up to 10% is indicated in the listing.
Apply: Official Kaiser Permanente job posting
⭐ Job 3: Medical Assistant — Piedmont Urgent Care
Employer: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Atlanta area
Listing date: October 14, 2026; updated October 17 in job-search results
A recent listing identifies an MA opportunity with Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet. Confirm the specific clinic, pay, qualifications, and current application status before applying.
Search and apply: Atlanta-area MA job listings
Job 4: Medical Assistant — Peachtree Immediate Care
Employer: Peachtree Immediate Care
Location: Sharpsburg, GA
Posted: October 7, 2026
Advertised bonus: $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time hires
Application window shown: Before November 5, 2026
This is an appealing option for candidates who want urgent-care experience. New graduates are welcome, and the role includes cross-training in front- and back-office duties.
The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekend coverage, and candidates must be willing to float between clinics as needed.
Apply: View the Sharpsburg vacancy and bonus terms
Important: The listing confirms the advertised bonus, but candidates should ask the employer about payment timing, eligibility, and any repayment conditions.
💰 Georgia MA Salary Watch
Indeed’s Georgia salary data, updated October 11, 2026, reports an estimated statewide average of $19.09 per hour. Its reported range is $14.65–$24.86 per hour. These figures are based on salary information in job postings over the previous 36 months. Indeed
| Location | Estimated average hourly pay |
|---|---|
| Lithonia | $23.07 |
| Atlanta | $20.84 |
| Decatur | $20.23 |
| Alpharetta | $20.22 |
| Lawrenceville | $19.55 |
| Georgia statewide | $19.09 |
What MAssister members should take away:
- Atlanta-area candidates may want to compare offers with the local benchmark, not just the statewide average.
- The Kaiser listing illustrates that some experienced or specialty-based positions advertise considerably higher rates.
- Skills in phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, prior authorizations, and EMR systems can help candidates qualify for a broader range of roles.
- Compare benefits, paid time off, shift requirements, and certification reimbursement along with hourly pay.
🎁 Scrubs and Equipment Savings
FIGS scrub-recycling promotion
FIGS offers a recycling promotion through which eligible participants can receive $25 off a purchase of $100 or more after recycling qualifying used scrubs at a participating FIGS location.
Conditions include:
- Scrubs must be laundered before drop-off.
- The code applies to eligible purchases of $100 or more.
- The code expires six months after issuance.
- Some products and promotional combinations are excluded. Helpcentrum Wear Figs
Details: Official FIGS scrub-recycling promotion
Money-saving tip: This offer is most useful if you already need new scrubs. Don’t spend $100 solely to get a $25 discount unless the purchase makes sense for your budget.
📰 Healthcare News Relevant to Georgia MAs
Rural hospitals receive support for staffing and operations
On September 18, 2026, WTOC reported that three rural Coastal Empire hospitals—Evans Memorial Hospital, Emanuel Medical Center, and Appling General Hospital—were among facilities receiving federal support through a rural hospital assistance program.
The report said the awards included approximately $187,000 for each of the named facilities, with funding intended to help sustain operations, support recruitment and retention, and keep wages competitive. https://www.wtoc.com
Why this matters to MAs:
- Rural employers may continue looking for ways to recruit and retain frontline clinical staff.
- Funding intended to support staffing could help employers maintain services, although it does not guarantee new MA vacancies.
- Candidates interested in rural healthcare should watch local hospital and clinic career pages for new openings.
Read more: WTOC’s report on rural Coastal Empire hospital funding
Wellstar’s expansion in northeast Georgia
Wellstar Health System has agreed to bring Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa into its network, with completion expected toward the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The organizations say the arrangement is intended to strengthen access to specialty care and telehealth services. Becker’s Zorgreview
Why MAs should pay attention: Integration may eventually create changes in outpatient services, clinical workflows, staffing, and access to specialty care. No specific new MA positions are guaranteed by the announcement.
Read more: Wellstar and Stephens County Hospital announcement
