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

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a DJJ Certified Medical Assistant for the DeKalb County facility in Decatur, GA. The role combines clinical support and administrative duties within a facility-based healthcare team.

Responsibilities include patient triage, vital signs, specimen processing, medication administration, and EMR documentation. Prior correctional clinical experience and bilingual ability are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the listed credentials.
• AAMA, CCMA, MedCa, NCMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients by taking vital signs and recording complaints.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures as needed.
• Process lab requests including venipuncture and perform routine screening tests.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document times and amounts.
• Enter clinical data into the EMR and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with clerical duties and scheduling.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma

AAMA

CCMA

MedCa

NCMA

RMA

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

DJJ Certified Medical Asst - Decatur, 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

DeKalb RYDC

(Located in DeKalb County)

2946 Clifton Springs Road

Decatur, GA 30034-3820

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).