"Certified Medical Assistant"

Job Details

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 292281

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions... More details on the USG Statement of Core Values... online.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression... found online.

Location

Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

At Student Health Services (SHS) our mission is to foster positive patient outcomes... within the academic (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) programs at Augusta University.

Job Summary

Provides supervised health care services to patients and performs a variety of administrative and clinical support duties related to the Student Health clinic operations. This includes but is not limited to: performing various laboratory tests, medication and immunization administration, supporting patient’s clinical appointments from access of care to discharge, ability to perform immunization compliance functions, follow blood-borne pathogen exposure protocols for students, documenting patient information clearly and accurately, and providing patient education on a wide variety of healthcare topics all within the scope of practice for a Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

PATIENT CARE: Provide patient care including rooming patients, measuring vital signs... work within best practices as established in the healthcare industry.

DOCUMENTATION: Documentation of patient care in electronic health record...

SAFETY AND QUALITY PROCESSES: Participate in clinic safety and quality processes...

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Duties as assigned by clinic leadership...

OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma, GED or equivalent... with a minimum of two years of experience... and a CCMA-Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Credential... Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working supervised in an outpatient healthcare clinic... Experience in administering vaccines...

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Awareness of infection prevention policies...

SKILLS
Proficient technology skills... Excellent interpersonal...

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality... Demonstrates excellent customer service attitude...

Certifications/License

Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F
Pay Band: B3
Salary: $16.54/hourly-$17.70/hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications... Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits...

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review...

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment...

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