DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Macon, GA 40 hrs/week
Base rate of $20.00 per hour, 40 hours per week, 41 paid days off per year.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was created through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice with the goal of delivering high-quality health services to the state of Georgia’s justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.
Location
Macon YDC (Located in Bibb County)
4160 Riggins Mill Road
Macon, GA 31217-5440
Educational Requirements
High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following certifications:
- AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- MedCa - Medical Career Assessment
- NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- 3 or more years previous experience in a clinical setting and correctional clinical experience
- Experience with electronic medical record is preferred
- Bi-lingual a plus
Responsibilities
As part of the facility clinical team, this position is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. Provides support to the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other providers as needed.
- Evaluates and prepares patients to be seen by providers
- Patient triage to include taking vital signs, recording of patient interview/complaints, and prepares the patient for exams/procedures as needed
- Process lab requests to include venipuncture
- Performs routine screening tests, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and changing dressings as ordered
- Preparation and administration of medications as prescribed; notes times and amounts on patient records
- Entering clinical data into the electronic medical record and maintaining accurate and complete documentation in the patient record
- Assists with administrative clerical duties, answering phones, and scheduling appointments as needed
Pay
$20.00 per hour
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site.
Benefits
41 paid days off per year. Visit our Benefits & Data Management page for detailed information.