Medical Assistant

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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Assist Student Health Services providers in providing medical care and health education to students visiting the GCSU Student Health clinic. Assist with front-office duties including greeting patients, appointment scheduling, managing walk-in appointments, collecting insurance information and medical histories, and other office management duties. Perform direct patient care for acute illnesses, medication administration, injections, routine lab testing, and perform other functions and duties that comply with all state and federal regulations and requirements for the position of Medical Assistant.

Patient Care - 60
- Intake: Receive patient concerns and develop diagnosis and treatment plan in consultation with the supervising NP. Take vital signs and initiate charting for all patients.
- General care: Patient care procedures include but are not limited to general physical exams, eye exams, nebulizer treatments, respiratory treatments, immunizations, flu and strep tests, TB skin tests, sutures, bandaging, and basic first aid. Phone in prescriptions to pharmacies and manage referrals to other care providers.
- Specialty student campaigns: Assist with student immunization clinics, Nursing cohort physicals, and specific screenings and tests on an as-needed basis.
General Office Duties - 35
- Facilitate patient flow in the Student Health clinic while providing excellent customer service and patient confidentiality
- Manage appointments and walk-in visits with clinical providers
- Receive and return phone calls and send patient follow-up e-mails
- Collect patient insurance information
- Collect payment for in-office services
- Manage inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment
- Coordinate lab pick-ups, chart transfers, purchasing and ordering of supplies
- Sanitize exam rooms and restock supplies
Other - 5
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to serving on division or campus committees, develops initiatives for the department and division, and implementing special projects.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
- Completion of all courses of accredited CMA, RMA, or EMT program
- Active Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician certification
- CPR certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN)
Preferred Experience
Prefer 2-3 years clinical experience, prior experience with charting in an electronic medical record, previous medical coding experience preferred.
One year of professional experience working as an MA or EMT in a healthcare setting
Experience working on a college campus or with college-age populations

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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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening