Certified Medical Assistant

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

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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 by providing professional medical and psychiatric services for Augusta University students. We prioritize patient safety, quality healthcare, professionalism, and compassion as our service standards. We aim to assist each student to achieve and maintain holistic well-being in order to reach their maximum potential 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, taking chief complaints, venipuncture, injections, immunizations, dressing changes, performing CLIA-waived in-house testing, setting up and assisting providers during sensitive exams and all office procedures, maintaining rooms by established infection control principles, and providing education and guidance on health topics and immunizations. Schedule appointments as needed, check patients in and out from appointments, answer telephone and assist caller with needs, communicate with administrative and clinical staff on health related topics, and work within best practices as established in the healthcare industry.

DOCUMENTATION : Documentation of patient care in electronic health record, to include but not limited to lab results from testing, direct and indirect patient care, progress notes, consents, scanning and attaching documents, completion of residency / rotation forms and, patient notification of laboratory results after review by ordering provider.

SAFETY AND QUALITY PROCESSES : Participate in clinic safety and quality processes, to include cleaning examination rooms, monitoring inventory supplies / equipment / medications to determine when orders need to be placed, checking equipment for use, and documenting within Microsoft Word and Excel inventory, clinic processes and education / training.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES : Duties as assigned by clinic leadership, to include outreach events, divisional events and engagement opportunities, staff education and peer review.

OTHER : Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization with a minimum of two years of experience in administrative and clinical support within an outpatient primary setting and a CCMA-Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Credential, AAMA-American Association of Medical Assistant, MedCa Medical Career Assessment, RMA / NCMA Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Credential, or NCMA-National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Credential Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NCRMA) Credential. Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS / BCLS certification .

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working supervised in an outpatient healthcare clinic among a multidisciplinary team of staff and providers, using an electronic health record for documentation and e-prescribing as a provider agent. Experience in recognizing emergent symptoms of patient decompensation / instability and performing Basic Life Support CPR. Experience in administering vaccines, oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Experience with immunizations in children and adults.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Awareness of infection prevention policies, and ability to follow established best practice guidelines for quality and safety in a healthcare organization.

SKILLS

Proficient technology skills with multiple platforms, such as Microsoft, Adobe, and EHR platforms for documentation, tracking and presentations.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software / databases.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of providers, clinical staff, administrative staff to serve a varying student population.

Demonstrates excellent customer service attitude.

Detail oriented with ability to complete delegated tasks on time, and attention to accuracy with documentation and written communication.

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 of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period : Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties : the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

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