Medical Assistant 2

Medical Assistant (10239)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

T.O. Vinson Health Center

Clinical Services

$38,433.04 Annually / Pay Grade G / Job Code HCT
101

Under general supervision, performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the clinician on duty. Assists in the clinic by taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, collecting specimens, assisting clinicians with procedures. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Dekalb County.

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with one (1) year experience in a related field;
• High School diploma/GED and two 2 years of experience in medical assisting
• Two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Medical Assistant 1 (HCT
  100) or position equivalent.

• Prior experience in a medical office setting with excellent customer service skills, front and back-office job duties
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• Public Health experience is a plus
• Knowledge and usage of computers and Windows Software related programs
• Bi-lingual a plus, Spanish preferred

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training opportunities
• Health insurance
• Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
• Deferred compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation & sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Dental
• Vision
• Long term care
• Life insurance

• Georgia Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid parental leave

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

200 Piedmont Ave, SE West Tower Atlanta, Georgia, 30334

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• Salary: $38,433.04 Annually
• Location:
  
  DeKalb County, GA
• Job Type: Full Time Salaried
• Job Number:
• Division/Section:
  District 3-5 County Position
• Opening Date: 08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern