Public Health TB Medical Assistant Flexible Schedule

Georgia Department of Public Health; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Pension

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Augusta, GA is seeking a TB Medical Assistant to support public health operations. The role involves administrative and clinical duties under the nurse on duty, including client registration, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and medical records management.

Responsibilities also include billing/coding, data entry in SENDSS, assisting in TB contact investigations, and preforming PPD placement and venipuncture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with 1 year of related experience, or HS diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience, or two years at lower level Medical Assistant 1.

Responsibilities

• Register clients and verify insurance.
• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records.
• Billing and coding for insurances and request records from other facilities.
• Prepare reports and documents; manage patient assistance programs.
• Input data in SENDSS and assist in case management of TB contact investigations.
• Placement of PPDs, venipuncture and follow-up patient encounters.
• Complete state forms and documents upon request; home visits.

Education

Associate degree in related field

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health in Augusta, GA is seeking a TB Medical Assistant to support public health operations. The role involves administrative and clinical duties under the nurse on duty, including client registration, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and medical records management.

Responsibilities also include billing/coding, data entry in SENDSS, assisting in TB contact investigations, and preforming PPD placement and venipuncture.