DJJ Certified Medical Asst - Decatur, GA 40 hrs/week

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare provider. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established 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

• | DeKalb RYDC
• (Located in DeKalb County)
• 2946 Clifton Springs Road
• Decatur, GA 30034-3820

Department Information

• Education Requirements: High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following:
• 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

• Educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment.
• Supports 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.
• Processes lab requests to include venipuncture. Performs routine screening tests, EKG's, nebulizer treatments and changing dressings as ordered.
• Preparation and administration of medications as prescribed. Notes times and amounts on patient records.
• Enters clinical data into the electronic medical record and maintains accurate and complete documentation in the patient record.
• Assists with administrative clerical duties, answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed.