Medical Assistant 2 (Sumter County)

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.

Benefits

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. You will receive a wide range of benefits, including:

• 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
• Wellness breaks – A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Responsibilities

This position will be based in Americus, GA and is not a remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Prepare exam room with the appropriate supplies needed prior to and after each patient exam.
• Assist in the clinic by taking and recording patients’ vital signs, height, and weight, collection of blood and/or other laboratory specimens.
• Perform routine quality controls on lab equipment and testing supplies.
• Maintain daily laboratory log and prepare specimens for shipping to laboratory.
• Pull patient lab results daily and prepare them for the nurse to review.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with one (1) year experience in a related field; or
• High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in medical assisting; or
• Two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Medical Assistant 1 (HCT100) or position equivalent.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC), and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If called on, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.