About the Department

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Medical Assistant (10689)
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 3 Weeks Annual Leave
- 3 Weeks Sick Leave
- Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
- Pension Plan
- 401K Match
- Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
- Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Worksite Wellness
- Diverse Workforce
- Opportunities for Growth
- Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

LOCATION: North Health Center
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
SALARY INFORMATION: $38,433.04 Annually / Pay Grade F / Job Code HCT101

Position Duties

Under general supervision, performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the clinician on duty. Assists in the clinic by taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, collecting specimens, assisting clinicians with procedures. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Dekalb County.
TYPICAL TASKS:
•Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
•Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
•Performs front and back-office duties.
•Shows patients to examination rooms and prepares them for the clinician.
•Records patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records, all while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
•Cleans and sterilizes instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
•Collects blood or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens, and prepare them for testing and/or transport to an outside agency.
•Perform and document in house lab controls.
•Ensure in-house lab kits and controls are valid and restocked prior to expiration.
•Stock supplies in exam rooms and lab.
•Keep medical supply storage room organized and in order.
•Assist with school screening for children.
•Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.
•Explains treatment procedures and reinforce providers’ instructions to patients.
•May assist in training other staff.
•Cross training in various clinical services/programs.
•Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of front and back office job duties. Prior experience in a lab setting is a plus. Phlebotomy certification or experience preferred, but not required. Bi-Lingual Preferred Spanish.

Other Qualifications

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected].
DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Benefits

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

Supplemental Questions

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

What is your highest level of education completed?

Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School Diploma
GED

If not an Associates Degree, do you have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in medical assisting?

Alternatively, have you worked for at least two years in the role of Medical Assistant 1 (HCT100) or an equivalent position?

Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?

Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for?

Are you able to clean, sterilize, and maintain exam rooms and instruments according to protocol?

Have you recorded medical history and test results in patient records while maintaining HIPAA compliance?

Have you performed both front-office (e.g., patient intake, scheduling) and back-office (e.g., assisting in clinical procedures) duties?

Do you have experience working in a lab setting?

Do you have phlebotomy experience or certification?

Are you fluent in Spanish?

Have you ever trained or cross-trained other clinical staff?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)
Address: 200 Piedmont Ave, SE

West Tower

Atlanta, Georgia, 30334
Website: http://dph.georgia.gov

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