DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Savannah, GA 40 hrs/week
- Augusta University
- Augusta, GA, USA
- Dec 31, 2025
Job Description
DJJ Certified Medical Assistant - Savannah, GA 40 hrs/week
Job ID: 293343
Location: Savannah RYDC
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
About Us
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Base rate of $20.00 per hour
41 paid days off per year
About Us
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.
Location
Savannah RYDC
(Located in Chatham County)
191 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405-1362
Department Information
Educational Requirements
High school diploma with two years of experience and one of the following:
AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistant
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
MedCa - Medical Career Assessment
NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
ABILITIES
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Additional Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years 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 to include taking vital signs, recording of patient interview/complaints and prepares the patient for exams/ procedures as needed.
Process lab requests to include venipuncture. Performs routine screening tests, EKG's, 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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not 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.
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Augusta Awaits You
A comprehensive research university with an academic medical center located in the storied city of Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University provides boundless opportunity for employees to further their passion for teaching, discovery, service, and clinical practice on four campuses in Augusta and branch campuses across the state.
Augusta University seeks to recruit and retain top talent in all our jobs. With more than 12,000 dedicated employees, each plays a vital role in the University’s mission to shape leaders, provide exemplary patient care, work on groundbreaking research, provide foundational knowledge, support students, and work collaboratively to solve global challenges. Opportunities range from benefits eligible positions to temporary opportunities at full or part-time, depending upon the specific job.
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