Job Details

Medical Assistant - Armstrong

Job ID: 300353
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

General Health Services

Job Summary

Provide general patient care and basic patient education in support of University Health Services medical staff to ensure efficiency and productivity. Maintain a steady flow of the office and patient room activity.

This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

This is a 10-month, benefitted position.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients on health-related topics
• Administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as directed by the clinician
• Initiate chart forms, obtain health histories, perform assessments, and measure vital signs
• Prepare lab request forms and collect specimens including blood, perform EKGs, and administer breathing treatments as needed
• Document care and procedures on medical records
• Clean, sterilize instruments and sanitize exam areas in alignment with Infection Control Standards
• Prepare patients for exams and assist clinicians with exams when needed
• Phone in prescriptions to pharmacies as ordered by the clinician on prescription sheets
• Assist in making referrals to outside facilities
• Provide laboratory and clerical support as needed
• Schedule appointments, inform patients of appointment preparation, and return phone calls received in the appointment office

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of all courses of accredited CMA, RMA, or EMT program

Other Required Qualifications

• Active Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician certification is required or must be able to attain certification within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience

Proposed Salary

$19.15 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References