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

Augusta University; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 paid days off per year

Job summary

Augusta University in Gainesville, GA seeks a Medical Assistant for the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services. This full-time role provides patient support, assists clinicians, and handles administrative tasks in a clinical setting.

Requires high school diploma with two years experience and completion of AAMA/CCMA/MedCa/NCMA/RMA, ability to maintain confidentiality, excellent communication, and proficiency in MS Office. Bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the listed certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and prepares patients for visits and exams.
• Triages patients, records vital signs and patient complaints.
• Processes lab requests and venipuncture as needed.
• Performs routine screenings and administers medications as prescribed.
• Documents clinical data in the electronic medical record accurately.
• Assists with administrative duties including answering phones and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following: AAMA, CCMA, MedCa, NCMA, RMA

Job description

About Us

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

Full Time Information

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Base rate of $20.00 per hour

41 paid days off per year

Department Overview

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

Gainesville RYDC

(Located in Hall County)

450 Crescent Drive

Gainesville, GA 30501-5079

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.

Benefits

• 41 paid days off per year

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.

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).