Medical Assistant 2

Medical Assistant 2The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to 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.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 playEnjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia ResidentsWork with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengthsAchieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term careerTake Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your roleFeel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like youAs a Medical Assistant 2 within the Columbus Health Department 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.This position will be based at the Columbus Health Department under general supervision of the County Nurse Manager. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:Assist in the clinic by taking and recording patients' vital signs, height, and weightCollection of blood and/or other laboratory specimens, maintain daily laboratory log and prepare specimens for shipping to laboratory.Pull patient lab results daily and prepare them for the nurse to review.Prepare the exam room for patients.Will perform front office duties to include, but not limited to, patient intake, verifying insurance, collecting/posting payments, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.May serve as a chaperone with the nurses during exams.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 you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided. In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email View email address on click.appcast.io is an Equal Opportunity Employer.