Medical Assistant 2 (Columbus)

Georgia Department of Public Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible schedule

health insurance

employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

deferred compensation

13 paid holidays

vacation and sick leave

paid parental leave

dental

vision

long-term care

life insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus seeks a Medical Assistant 2 to support clinical operations at the Columbus Health Department. You will take vital signs, collect specimens, prepare exam rooms, and perform front desk duties to help patients efficiently.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree with one year of related experience, or a high school diploma with two years of medical assisting. The role includes essential duties and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the clinic by taking and recording patients’ vital signs, height, and weight.
• Collection of blood and/or other laboratory specimens, maintain daily laboratory log and prepare specimens for shipping to laboratory.
• Pull patient lab results daily and prepare them for the nurse to review.
• Prepare the exam room for patients.
• Will perform front office duties to include, but not limited to, patient intake, verifying insurance, collecting/posting payments, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
• May serve as a chaperone with the nurses during exams.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy/collection of specimens

Medical assisting experience

Education

Associate degree in related field

High School diploma/GED + 2 years experience

2 years experience at Medical Assistant 1 (HCT100) or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

What we offer.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a Medical Assistant 2 within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the clinic by taking and recording patients’ vital signs, height, and weight
• Collection of blood and/or other laboratory specimens, maintain daily laboratory log and prepare specimens for shipping to laboratory.
• Pull patient lab results daily and prepare them for the nurse to review.
• Prepare the exam room for patients.
• Will perform front office duties to include, but not limited to, patient intake, verifying insurance, collecting/posting payments, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
• May serve as a chaperone with the nurses during exams.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Information

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

• flexible schedule
• training opportunities
• health insurance
• employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
• deferred compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• vacation and sick leave
• paid parental leave
• dental
• vision
• long-term care
• and life insurance.

Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees

• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.