Medical Assistant 2 (Sumter County)

Georgia Department of Public Health; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Americus, GA seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Sumter County Health Department. This on-site role involves preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and maintaining lab logs.

Qualified candidates typically hold an associate degree in a related field with one year of related experience, or a high school diploma with two years of experience. This essential position supports public health operations and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and one year of experience, OR High School diploma/GED with two years of experience in medical assisting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room with the appropriate supplies before and after each patient exam.
• Assist in the clinic by taking and recording patients’ vital signs, height, and weight; collect blood and/or other lab specimens.
• Perform routine quality controls on lab equipment and testing supplies.
• Maintain daily laboratory log and prepare specimens for shipping; pull patient lab results daily for nurse review.

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

Description

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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
• 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

As a Medical Assistant within the Sumter County 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

This position will be based in Americus, GA and is Not a Remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Prepare exam room with the appropriate supplies needed prior to and after each patient exam.
• Assist in the clinic by taking and recording patients’ vital signs, height, and weight, collection of blood and/or other laboratory specimens.
• Perform routine quality controls on lab equipment and testing supplies.
• Maintain daily laboratory log and prepare specimens for shipping to laboratory. Pulls patient lab results daily and prepares them for the nurse to review.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

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

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

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [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 necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted 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.