Medical Assistant

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

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
• 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

North Health Center

Clinical Services

$38,433.04 Annually / Pay Grade F / 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, and assisting clinicians with procedures. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Dekalb County.

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Performs front and back‑office duties.
• Shows patients to examination rooms and prepares them for the clinician.
• Records patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records, all while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Collects blood or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens, and prepares them for testing and/or transport to an outside agency.
• Performs and documents in‑house lab controls.
• Ensures in‑house lab kits and controls are valid and restocked prior to expiration.
• Stocks supplies in exam rooms and lab.
• Keeps medical supply storage room organized and in order.
• Assists with school screening for children.
• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.
• Explains treatment procedures and reinforces providers’ instructions to patients.
• May assist in training other staff.
• Cross‑training in various clinical services/programs.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with one (1) year experience in a related field.

OR

High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in medical assisting.

OR

Two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Medical Assistant 1 (HCT
100) or position equivalent.

Knowledge of front and back office job duties. Prior experience in a lab setting is a plus. Phlebotomy certification or experience preferred, but not required. Bi‑Linguistic Preferred Spanish.

NOTE:

Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre‑employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to:
Pre‑Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

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