The Emily Program·Dunwoody, Georgia
The CMA provides direct patient care and assistance to professional nursing staff within an eating disorder recovery setting. Key duties include monitoring vital signs, performing lab tests, and managing medical equipment and documentation.
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff.
Delivers direct care to patients as directed by the RN or LPN in charge.
Always maintains patient comfort and safety.
Follows all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Represents the facility with integrity, adheres to the facility’s Core Values and mission, consistently maintaining the dignity of each person.
Compensation Disclosure: Starting hourly range between $18-24
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
Assist nurses with daily schedule/assignments within scope of practice.
Obtain and document vital signs, blind weights, accuchecks, and EKG's
Draw labs as ordered and run point of care laboratory testing
Set up tube feeds and pumps
Assist with paperwork, admissions, discharges, copies, transfer packets.
Proper cleaning and storage of medical equipment.
We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
A CMA certification is required, and while two years of inpatient medical experience is preferred, new graduates are considered. Candidates must be able to adhere to safety and infection control standards.
Market context
Certified Medical Assistant roles in Georgia are commonly tied to outpatient and private practice settings, where steady patient flow and front-office support keep demand consistent. These jobs are competitive because employers often want current certification or an LPN license, AHA BLS, and prior private practice experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of clinical workflow experience before applying.
