Medical Assistant

Job Information Paygrade: E The offered salary for this position is $40,500 Please note: This position may require operating and driving an outreach vehicle. Applicants must submit their 3 year MVR (driving record) with this application as an attachment. Please follow the link below to find information on how to obtain your GA MVR Description of Duties Join our dynamic Lawrenceville SURGE Sexual Health Clinic team and help make a difference in the health and well-being of our community! Under general supervision and following established clinical procedures, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered sexual health services. Provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to a diverse patient population Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Laboratory Technicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Physicians, and Prevention Program staff Obtain and document health histories for STI and PrEP patients Collect clinical specimens, including performing phlebotomy Process laboratory specimens accurately and efficiently Room patients and prepare exam rooms between visits Deliver STI, HIV, and prevention education to patients Assist with patient intake, registration, checkout, and appointment scheduling Support disease prevention and control efforts through coordination with STI and HIV Prevention programs Maintain a welcoming environment focused on excellent customer service and patient experience Participate in community outreach events and health initiatives as needed Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and program goals Qualifications Minimum Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; or High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in medical assisting. Preferred 2 or more years performing blood draws/phlebotomy duties in a healthcare setting Experience working in Public Health Experience working in both front & back office Medical Assistant capacities Experience in a community health role Fluency in both English & Spanish Additional Information GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks. Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too! Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competetive network of benefits. Benefits Package Includes 13 paid holidays per year Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year Three weeks of Sick Leave per year Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contibution based on the employee's contribution amount Life Insurance Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD+D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available Employees are elibible to become member of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit Union. #J-18808-Ljbffr