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Student Worker-Medical Equipment Assistant
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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$37,974 / year median in Georgia
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Student Worker-Medical Equipment Assistant University of Georgia United States, Georgia, Athens Sep 03, 2026
Posting Details Position Details Posting Number
G/R34653P
Working Title Student Worker-Medical Equipment Assistant
Department VetMed-VTH Administration
About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. s & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ( http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/" target="_blank"> http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/>) College/Unit/Department website https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information Monday through Friday between 8:00am-5:00pm. Advertised Salary $12 per hour
Anticipated Start Date 09/27/2026
Posting Date 09/04/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Assist with inventory control and preparing old equipment for surplus. This shall entail proper disinfection of old equipment, and recording of requested information to process items for surplus.
Work within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to help ensure broken equipment makes its way to the Equipment Office for processing.
Process and log equipment to send for repair. Package equipment for shipping or pick up. Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities Assist Equipment Manager with organizing and labeling equipment overstock in the Equipment Office. Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities Assist vendors that are on-site for preventative maintenance and repairs to travel throughout the VTH into secured areas.
Other duties as assigned by Equipment Manager. Percentage of time 25