Medical Assistant, Student Health Services; Oconee

Job Title: Medical Assistant, Student Health Services (Oconee)

Location: UNG - Oconee

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 294723

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs.

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a full‑time, benefited Medical Assistant position at Student Health Services with majority of duties on the Oconee Campus.

Responsibilities include both clinical and administrative duties such as triage, vital signs, telehealth facilitation, basic first aid, in‑house laboratory tests, specimen collections and processing, phlebotomy, medication and injection administration, patient education, and processing immunizations for incoming students. Navigation of healthcare technology and recognition of emergency situations are required. The position requires collaboration across campuses, occasional weekend work for special events, and technology skills for electronic health records, UNG Banner system, and telehealth programs.

• Facilitate telehealth visits between patient and provider and troubleshoot telehealth equipment.
• Obtain chief complaint and vital signs, perform phlebotomy and CLIA‑waived laboratory tests, process lab specimens, and administer medications and vaccines under the supervision of a licensed medical provider.
• Assist in the development and implementation of patient education and promotion of Student Health Services programming, and support campus Well‑Being initiatives and committee services.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation across EMR and Banner systems and adapt quickly to new digital tools.
• Maintain clinic and self‑care vending supplies and assist with ordering.
• Follow FERPA and HIPAA regulations and protect confidentiality.
• Attend meetings as required and serve on campus committees; assist with Nighthawk previews, orientations, and other special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with HIPAA and FERPA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Organized, communicates well, and demonstrates interpersonal skills with students, faculty/staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates ability to navigate healthcare technology, quickly learn, utilize, and troubleshoot telehealth equipment through prior technology experience.

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent education and experience.
• Certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant and AHA CPR and AED certification required.
• Minimum two years of experience as a certified medical assistant or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Experience in family practice or urgent care preferred.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Eligibility to work in the United States is required for any offer of employment. The university’s ability to cover any newly imposed or increased visa‑related fees is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies.

Position of trust; background investigation may include criminal background check, verification of credentials, employment history, and a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.