Medical Assistant

About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu. Department Information The primary function of Health Services is to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses in students who are currently enrolled in Georgia College &State University. Job Summary Assist Student Health Services providers in providing medical care and health education to students visiting the GCSU Student Health clinic. Assist with front-office duties including greeting patients, appointment scheduling, managing walk-in appointments, collecting insurance information and medical histories, and other office management duties. Perform direct patient care for acute illnesses, medication administration, injections, routine lab testing, and perform other functions and duties that comply with all state and federal regulations and requirements for the position of Medical Assistant. Responsibilities Patient Care - 60

Intake:

Receive patient concerns and develop diagnosis and treatment plan in consultation with the supervising NP. Take vital signs and initiate charting for all patients.

General care:

Patient care procedures include but are not limited to general physical exams, eye exams, nebulizer treatments, respiratory treatments, immunizations, flu and strep tests, TB skin tests, sutures, bandaging, and basic first aid. Phone in prescriptions to pharmacies and manage referrals to other care providers.

Specialty student campaigns:

Assist with student immunization clinics, Nursing cohort physicals, and specific screenings and tests on an as-needed basis. General Office Duties - 35 Facilitate patient flow in the Student Health clinic while providing excellent customer service and patient confidentiality Manage appointments and walk-in visits with clinical providers Receive and return phone calls and send patient follow-up e-mails Collect patient insurance information Collect payment for in-office services Manage inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment Coordinate lab pick-ups, chart transfers, purchasing and ordering of supplies Sanitize exam rooms and restock supplies Other - 5 Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to serving on committees, develops initiatives for the department and division, and implementing special projects. All employees within the Division of Student Life will assist with at least three (3) student events/programs per semester that occur outside of regular business hours. Non-exempt employees must coordinate with their immediate supervisor for pre-approval of event service and the appropriate adjustments to their normal work schedule to accommodate the non-business work hours. Examples of events/programs which satisfy the event service requirement include but are not limited to: Fall - Week of Welcome, Move-In days, Family Weekend Spring - Homecoming, Spring Concert, Family Day, preview days, and Junior Day. The specific list of eligible events/programs for each semester will be maintained and communicated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Completion of all courses of accredited CMA, RMA, or EMT program Other Required Qualifications Active Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician certification CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN) Preferred Experience One year of professional experience working as an MA or EMT in a healthcare setting Experience working on a college campus or with college-age populations Proposed Salary This position is a pay grade 6. The available salary range is $35,441.00 to $37,828.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience. For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure. Required Documents to Attach Cover Letter Resume / CV License Details List of References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written methods. Adherence to HIPAA policies. Ability to provide health education during the course of interacting with student patients. A focus on patient-centered care for a college student population.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. SKILLS Excellent organizational skills. Excellent teamwork. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU. Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Criminal Background Check Education Verification Drug Screening