DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Hampton, GA
Listed on 2026-01-04
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Hampton, GA 40 hrs/week
Join to apply for the DJJ Certified Medical Assistant – Hampton, GA 40 hrs/week role at Augusta University.
About the Agency- Full Time – 40 hours per week
- Base rate of $20.00 per hour
- 41 paid days off per year
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare provider. Established in 2017, the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services was established through a unique collaboration between Augusta University Health System and the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice with the goal of delivering high‑quality health services to the state of Georgia’s justice‑involved youth in 25 facilities.
LocationClayton RYDC
Martha K Glaze
Located in Clayton County
11850 Hastings Bridge Road
Hampton, GA 30228
- High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following:
- AAMA – American Association of Medical Assistant
- CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Med Ca – Medical Career Assessment
- NCMA – National Certified Medical Assistant
- RMA – Registered Medical Assistant
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years of previous experience in a clinical setting and correctional clinical experience. Experience with electronic medical record is preferred. Bi‑lingual a plus.
As part of the facility clinical team, this position is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. Provides support to the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other providers as needed. Evaluates and prepares patients to be seen by providers.
Patient triage includes taking vital signs, recording patient interview/complaints, and preparing the patient for exams/procedures as needed. Processes lab requests, including venipuncture. Performs routine screening tests, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and changing dressings as ordered.
Preparation and administration of medications as prescribed. Notes times and amounts on patient records.
Entering clinical data into the electronic medical record and maintaining accurate and complete documentation in the patient record.
Assists with administrative clerical duties, answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed.
Shift/Salary/BenefitsShifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site.
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Benefits & Data Management
All candidates are to complete and successfully pass pre‑employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and, when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen). All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other InformationThis 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.
AAEEO/Condition StatementDepartment of Juvenile Justice is a Division of Augusta University. We are an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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Entry level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionHealth Care Provider
IndustriesHigher Education
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