DJJ Certified Medical Asst - Augusta, GA 40 hrs/week

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of experience required and one of the listed certifications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Experience in clinical settings and EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients by taking vital signs and preparing them for exams or procedures.
• Process lab requests, venipuncture, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and dressing changes.
• Administers medications as ordered and documents times and doses.
• Enter clinical data into EMR and maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist with administrative duties, answer phones, and schedule appointments.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma with two years of experience

AAMA

CCMA

MedCa

NCMA

RMA

Job description

DJJ Certified Medical Asst - Augusta, GA 40 hrs/week

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

Augusta YDC

(Located in Richmond County)

Augusta, GA 30906-3815

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.

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.

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).

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