Medical Assistant 2-Glynn Care

Georgia Department of Public Health; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Brunswick, GA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support frontline clinical operations within the Coastal Health District. Responsibilities include front desk duties, vital signs, patient preparation, and basic clerical tasks to ensure efficient clinic flow.

Candidates should have a vocational/technical degree in medical assisting and relevant experience. The role emphasizes patient care, data entry, confidentiality, and collaboration with healthcare

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree in medical assisting from an accredited college.
• One year of related experience OR High school diploma or GED with two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and handles front office duties.
• Maintains medical records, billing and coding for insurance purposes.
• Assists in the clinic by taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and drawing blood.
• Accounts for inventory and orders supplies.
• Documents and inputs laboratory results and data into the record.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and follows department policy on release of information.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Education

Vocational/Technical degree in medical assisting

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Pay Grade: F

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Who we are

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.

Benefits

What we offer

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• 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

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs administrative and certain clinical duties. Handles front office duties which include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding for insurance purposes. Assists in the clinic by taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and drawing blood.

• Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse
• Prepares client for procedures and examination. Assists with physical preparatory needs. Assists the clinician during the exam.
• Order and maintain inventory supplies.
• Documents and inputs laboratory results and data in the record appropriately.
• Tracks medication and maintains required reports.
• Sends reminders of scheduled appointments and notices of missed appointments to clients.
• Establishes and maintains logically organized filing and record keeping system that can be used by other department members with little difficulty.
• Ensures all files contain all appropriate documents.
• Maintains confidentiality of records as necessary and follows department policy regarding release of information.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Vocational/Technical degree in medical assisting from an accredited college AND One year of related experience OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years in a Public Health or Outpatient Clinic setting preferred. Strong knowledge of infectious disease, HIV/AIDS, and STD risk factors, medical implications and treatment options.

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/.

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

• May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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. *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.