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

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

Benefits offered by this job

41 days paid time off

Job summary

Augusta University seeks a DJJ Certified Medical Assistant for Macon YDC. This full-time position offers 40 hours weekly with a base rate of $20.00/hour and 41 paid days off per year. The role requires a high school diploma and appropriate medical assistant certification(s) among AAMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA or MedCa.

Location is Macon, GA within the Juvenile Justice system. Candidates should demonstrate confidentiality, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and literacy skills while using MS

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant medical assistant credentials.
• Certification options include AAMA, CCMA, MedCa, NCMA or RMA.
• Ability to protect patient confidentiality and handle data securely.
• Strong communication and computer skills with MS Office.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistant

CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

MedCa - Medical Career Assessment

NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant

RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

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

Job ID: 305392

Location: Macon YDC

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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.

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).