DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Savannah, GA

DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Savannah, GA 40 hrs/week Location

Savannah RYDC, 191 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA

Base rate $20.00 per hour, 41 paid days off per year.

Augusta University is Georgia's 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 Georgia's justice-involved youth in 25 facilities.

• High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following:
  • AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistant
  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Med Ca - Medical Career Assessment
  • NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant
  • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

• Maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

• 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.

• Provide support to the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other providers as needed.
• Evaluate and prepare patients for providers.
• Patient triage: taking vital signs, recording patient interview/complaints and preparing patient for exams/procedures.
• Process lab requests, including venipuncture.
• Perform routine screening tests, EKGs, nebulizer treatments and change dressings as ordered.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed; note times and amounts on patient records.
• Enter clinical data into the electronic medical record and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with administrative clerical duties, answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed.

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.

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