Medical Assistant - Specialty Care Clinic

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Salary : $39,000.00 Annually Location : Athens, GA Job Type: Full Time Salaried Job Number: 2025-10472 Division/Section: District 10 County Position Opening Date: 08/05/2025 Closing Date: 9/5/2025 7:59 AM Eastern
Description
Pay Grade: F Job Code: HCT101
Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: 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 Georgia Residents Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - 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 you The Specialty Care Clinic located in Athens is seeking a medical assistant. The medical assistant responsibilities will include but are not limited to calling and greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and information, entering data, and assuring correct paperwork is present. Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, prepare and log specimens. Requires good customer service and computer skills. Phlebotomy/lab draw experience is a must.
As a Medical Assistant within the Specialty Care Clinic 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, 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.
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. Annual salary $39,000 plus generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans. No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
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-HR@dph.ga.gov.
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. 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. 01
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? Yes No
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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health? No Full Time Employee Part Time Employee Temp or Contractor Intern Volunteer
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What is your highest level of education completed? Doctorate's Degree Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School Diploma GED
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Do you have phlebotomy/lab drawing experience? Yes No
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How many years of experience do you have managing and maintaining medical records and documents? No experience Less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 years or more
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How many years of experience do you have working as a medical assistant? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 or more years
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How many years of experience do you have in working as a medical assistant specifically in a healthcare setting focused on HIV patients? None 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years or more
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Have you completed an accredited medical assistant program? Yes No
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Location:
Athens, GA, United States
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Healthcare Support Occupations

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