Medical Assistant 2
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
This position will be housed at the Columbus Health Department and is Not a Remote position. 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 weight collection of blood and/or other laboratory specimens
- Maintain daily laboratory log place and read TST skin tests and prepare specimens for shipping to the laboratory.
- Pull patient lab results daily and prepares them for the nurse to review.
- Perform finger sticks for Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing.
- Prepare the exam room for patients.
- 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.
Who We Are.We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer.As a member of the DPH team you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.- 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 the people of Georgia.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Work in a 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 yourself.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the physician on duty. Handles front office duties which include scheduling appointments maintaining medical records billing and coding for insurance purposes. Assists in the clinic by taking and recording vital signs and medical histories preparing patients for examination and drawing blood.
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.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. 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.
As an employee of DPH in the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA) email request by the closing date of this announcement to:
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
