Job Description
Salary: $31,200.00 Annually
Location : Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2025-11577
Division/Section: District 7 County Position
Unit: District 7 - Nursing Services
Opening Date: 12/31/2025
Description This position will be housed at the Columbus Health Department and is Not a Remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Assist in the clinic by taking and recording patients' vital signs, height, and weight, collection of blood and/or other laboratory specimens,
- Maintain daily laboratory log, place and read TST skin tests, and prepare specimens for shipping to the laboratory.
- Pull patient lab results daily and prepares them for the nurse to review.
- Perform finger sticks for Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing.
- Prepare the exam room for patients.
- Perform front office duties to include, but not limited to, patient intake, verifying insurance, collecting/posting payments, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- May serve as a chaperone with the nurses during exams.
Click HERE for Video Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.
- Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity - Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
Job Responsibilities Under general supervision, performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the physician on duty. Handles front office duties which include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding for insurance purposes. Assists in the clinic by taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and drawing blood.
Minimum Qualifications 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 (HCT100) or position equivalent.
Additional Information Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
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Serving our community during an emergency event is a condition of employment for Public Health workers. In the event of an emergency, you may be required to work extended hours, to include nights and weekends. Do you accept these conditions?
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Have you previously worked for the State of Georgia and/or Georgia Department of Public Health? If yes, please list agency and the county of employment.
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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health or the County Board of Health?
- No
- Full Time Employee
- Part Time Employee
- Temp or Contractor
- Intern
- Volunteer
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School Diploma
- GED
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Do you currently possess a certification as a Medical Assistant?
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How many years of experience do you have working as a medical assistant?
- None
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 or more years
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How many years of experience do you have in collecting blood and/or other laboratory specimens?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1 year
- 2 - 4 years
- More than 4 years
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Do you have any relatives working for West Central Health District's 16-County Health Departments (Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor or Webster counties)?
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If yes to question above, please list name, relationship, and the county of employment.
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