+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Click HERE for Video | | | | 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 | | - Work witha 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 | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Job Responsibilities: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Under general supervision, performs administrative and certain | | clinical duties. Handles front office duties which include scheduling | | appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding for | | insurance purposes. Assists in the clinic by taking and recording | | vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination | | and drawing blood. | | All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees | | are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, | | you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but | | including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site | | (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on | | to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job | | requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or | | outside regular work hours.* | | 1. Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes | | vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as | | directed by a physician or nurse | | 2. Prepares client for procedures and examination. Assists with | | physical preparatory needs. Assists the clinician during the exam. | | 3. Order and maintain inventory supplies. | | 4. Documents and inputs laborat ry results and data in the record | | appropriately. | | 5. Tracks medication and maintains required reports. | | 6. Sends reminders of scheduled appointments and notices of missed | | appointments to clients. | | 7. Establishes and maintains logically organized filing and record | | keeping system that can be used by other department members with | | little difficulty. | | 8. Ensures all files contain all appropriate documents. | | 9. Maintains confidentiality of records as necessary and follows | | department policy regarding release of information. | | 10. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' | | conditions | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Minimum Qualifications: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Vocational/Technical degree in medical assisting from an accredited | | college AND One year of related experience OR High school diploma or | | GED AND Two years of related experience. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Additional Information: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit | | http://team.georgia.gov/ | | | | Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees | | | | 13 Paid Holidays | | Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each | | accrued Annual and Sick Leave | | Defined Benefit retirement plan | | Health Insurance | | Dental Insurance | | Vision Insurance | | Health Care Spending Account | | Dependent Care Spending Account | | Life Insurance | | ADandD Insurance | | Disability Insurance | | Legal Insurance | | Long-Term Care Insurance | | Specified Illness | | Deferred Compensation (401K and 457 Plans) | | Additional Perks | | A supportive and rewarding work environment | | Physical Activity Breaks | | Employee Assistance Program | | Employee discount program | | Tuition Assistance | | | | To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit | | -ht | | tps://coastalhealthdistrict.org | | Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the | | following