Medical Assistant – Specialty Care Clinic
Pay Grade: E
JobCode: HCT101
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
The Specialty Care Clinic located in Athens is seeking a medical assistant. The medical assistant responsibilities will include but are not limited to calling and greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and information, entering data, and assuring correct paperwork is present. Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, prepare and log specimens. Requires good customer service and computer skills. Phlebotomy/lab draw experience is a must.
As a Medical Assistant within the Specialty Care Clinic 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
- Calling and greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and informaton, and assuring correct paperwork is present.
- Assist nursing staff with pre-workup, obtain and measure height, weight, blood pressure.
- Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, prepare and log specimens.
- Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, prepare and log specimens.
- Other duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to collect fees for service, answer phones, obtain confidential information from patients.
- Check-out patients, assist with referral processing and arrange laboratory services.
Minimum Qualifications
Annual salary $39,000 plus generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
