About Us
Full Time - 40 hours per week Base rate of $20.00 per hour 41 paid days off per year
About Us
Augusta University is Georgias innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice with the goal of delivering high-quality health services to the state of Georgias justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.
Location
Macon YDC (Located in Bibb County) 4160 Riggins Mill Road Macon, GA 31217-5440
Department Information
Educational Requirements: High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following: • AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistant • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant • MedCa - Medical Career Assessment • NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Additional Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Detail-oriented • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Additional Preferred Qualifications (continued): • 3 or more years previous experience in a clinical setting and correctional clinical experience • Experience with electronic medical record is preferred • Bi-lingual a plus
As part of the facility clinical team, this position is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. Provides support to the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other providers as needed. Evaluates and prepares patients to be seen by providers.
Patient triage to include taking vital signs, recording of patient interview/complaints, and prepares the patient for exams/procedures as needed. Process lab requests to include venipuncture. Performs routine screening tests, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and changing dressings as ordered.
Preparation and administration of medications as prescribed. Notes times and amounts on patient records. Entering clinical data into the electronic medical record and maintaining accurate and complete documentation in the patient record.
Assists with administrative clerical duties, answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed.
Shift/Salary/Benefits: Shifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site. Visit our Benefits Link for detailed information: Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu)
Conditions of Employment: All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen).
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information: This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
AAEEO/Condition Statement: Department of Juvenile Justice is a Division of Augusta University. We are an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen).
How To Apply: Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365