Medical Assistant 3 chez Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA

About the Department

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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. 

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 Living Bridge 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 the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Location: The Living Bridge in Gainesville, GA.

Position Duties

Under broad supervision, performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the physician on duty. 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. May serve as a lead worker.

Job Duties

• Records patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in the medical record.
• Prepares treatment room for patient examinations and keeps the rooms neat and clean.
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information. 
• Measures their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments. 
• Disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician.
• Shows patients to examination rooms and prepares them for the physician.
• Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, and the physician's instructions to the patient.
• Collects blood and/or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens, and prepares the specimen for testing.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience in a related field; 

OR

High School diploma/GED AND three (3) years of experience in medical assisting. 

OR

Two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Medical Assistant 2 (HCT101) OR position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office.
• Experience working with Ryan White patients/clinics.
• Experience with billing.
• Experience with scheduling patients. 

Other Qualifications

Employment Information

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

CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.

All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.

As an employee of CBH, 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.

This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.

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

For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.

The CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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