Public Health Medical Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Impact

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

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.