DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Macon, GA 40 hrs/week

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off

40-hour week

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a DJJ Certified Medical Assistant for the Macon facility. This full-time role supports clinical and administrative duties within the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services.

Responsibilities include patient triage, vital signs, lab processing, and EMR documentation. Requirements include a high school diploma with 2+ years of experience and one of the listed medical assistant certifications; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years of experience and one of the listed medical assistant certifications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect patient information.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related databases.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, record vital signs, and prepare for exams.
• Process lab requests, venipuncture, and perform routine screening tests.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document amounts.
• Enter clinical data into the EMR and maintain accurate records.
• Support administrative clerical duties including answering phones and scheduling.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma + medical assistant cert

Job description

DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Macon, GA 40 hrs/week

Job ID: 302431

Location: Macon YDC

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Base rate of $20.00 per hour

41 paid days off per year

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare provider. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice with the goal of delivering high-quality health services to the state of Georgia´s justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.

Location

Macon YDC (Located in Bibb County) 4160 Riggins Mill Road Macon, GA 31217-5440

College/Department Information

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following:
• AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistant
• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• MedCa - Medical Career Assessment
• NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant
• RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Additional Preferred Qualifications

3 or more years previous experience in a clinical setting and correctional clinical experience. Experience with electronic medical record is preferred.

Bi-lingual a plus.

As part of the facility clinical team, this position is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. Provides support to the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other providers as needed. Evaluates and prepares patients to be seen by providers.

Patient triage to include taking vital signs, recording of patient interview/complaints and prepares the patient for exams/ procedures as needed.

Process lab requests to include venipuncture. Performs routine screening tests, EKG's, nebulizer treatments and changing dressings as ordered.

Preparation and administration of medications as prescribed. Notes times and amounts on patient records.

Entering clinical data into the electronic medical record and maintaining accurate and complete documentation in the patient record.

Assists with administrative clerical duties, answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site.

Visit our Benefits Link for detailed information: Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu)

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen). All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

AAEEO/Condition Statement

Department of Juvenile Justice is a Division of Augusta University. We are an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.