Medical Assistant 2

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

3 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules within core hours

Pension Plan

Employer 401K Match

Payroll Deductible Health Benefits

Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Worksite Wellness

Diverse Workforce

Opportunities for Growth

Hybrid teleworking option for eligible

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is hiring a Medical Assistant (10239) for DeKalb County Public Health at the T.O. Vinson Health Center.

Under general supervision, performs administrative and certain clinical duties, takes vital signs and medical histories, prepares patients for examination and assists clinicians. Minimum qualifications include an associate degree with 1 year experience, or a high school diploma with 2 years of medical assisting experience; two years at the lower level

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with 1 year of experience in a related field.
• High School diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in medical assisting.
• Two years of experience at the lower level Medical Assistant 1 (HCT100) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, takes and records vital signs and medical histories.
• Assists in the clinic by preparing patients for examination.
• Collects specimens and assists clinicians with procedures.
• Works to promote and protect the health and safety of DeKalb County residents.

Skills

Customer service

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

Associate degree in related field

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Description

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Medical Assistant (10239)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well‑being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

Exceptional Benefits Include

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

LOCATION

T.O. Vinson Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT

Clinical Services

SALARY INFORMATION

$38,433.04 Annually / Pay Grade G/ Job Code HCT101

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the clinician on duty. Assists in the clinic by taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, collecting specimens, assisting clinicians with procedures. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Dekalb County.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with one (1) year experience in a related field;
• High School diploma/GED and two 2 years of experience in medical assisting
• Two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Medical Assistant 1 (HCT100) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a medical office setting with excellent customer service skills, front and back-office job duties Phlebotomy certification preferred. Public Health experience is a plus. Knowledge and usage of computers and Windows Software related programs. Bi-lingual a plus, Spanish preferred.

Additional Information

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason. Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre‑employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER