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

Augusta University; Savannah (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 Savannah, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the clinical team. The role requires a high school diploma with two years of experience and certification as a CMA/MA or equivalent credential.

You will support physicians and other providers, perform routine clinical tasks, and maintain accurate patient records using EMR systems. Candidates should be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the listed medical assistant credentials.
• Commitment to confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Education

AAMA Certification

CCMA Certification

MedCa Certification

NCMA Certification

RMA Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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 - 40 hours per week

Base rate of $20.00 per hour

41 paid days off per year

Location

Savannah RYDC

(Located in Chatham County)

191 Carl Griffin Drive

Savannah, GA 31405-1362

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.