Medical Assistant - Commerce

Medical Assistant - Commerce role at Georgia Department of Public Health

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Description

Pay Grade: E
Job Code: HCT
100

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.

The Jackson County Health Department, located in Commerce, is seeking a Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and information, and ensuring all required paperwork is complete. The Medical Assistant will assist nursing staff with pre‑workup, including obtaining and measuring height, weight, blood pressure, and HgB. Duties also include collecting blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, preparing and logging specimens, collecting fees for service, answering phones, obtaining confidential patient information, entering data into the computer system, and filing paperwork.

The position requires strong customer service and computer skills. The Medical Assistant may be asked to work at the Jefferson Clinic in addition to the Commerce location.

Training will be provided in both front‑office duties, such as greeting clients and obtaining demographic and insurance information, and back‑office duties, including obtaining vital signs and specimen collection.

As a Medical Assistant within the Jackson County Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

• Calling and greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and information, and assuring correct paperwork is present.
• Assist nursing staff with pre‑workup, obtain and measure height, weight, and blood pressure.
• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, prepare and log specimens.
• Other duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to collect fees for service, answer phones, obtain confidential information from patients.
• Check‑out patients, assist with referral processing and arrange laboratory services.
• Working in the WIC program. Duties to include: client work‑up including height, weight, hemoglobins etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Employee Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leaveli>
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employee discounts

Application Instructions

No phone calls; applications…