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Health Aide 1-Chatham


 

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
  • 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.
As a Health Aide within the Coastal Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

What you gain by working at the Coastal Health District. Benefits for full-time employees-We offer a generous benefits package that includes training opportunities, tuition assistance, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation (with employer match), 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave (3 weeks of each), dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. M-F work schedule.

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Requirements


Under direct supervision, learns to provide basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.
Additionl duties include performing clerical and laboratory duties, i.e., providing testing, counseling, and linkage to care related to HIV, performing tests such urinalysis, pregnancy, and hemoglobin checks; cleaning equipment, performing test controls, completing CLIA proficiency testing, as well as data entry for vitals and orders.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

 Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

 •            13 Paid Holidays
 •            Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
 •            Defined Benefit retirement plan
 •            Health Insurance
 •            Dental Insurance
 •            Vision Insurance
 •            Health Care Spending Account
 •            Dependent Care Spending Account
 •            Life Insurance
 •            AD&D Insurance
 •            Disability Insurance
 •            Legal Insurance
 •            Long-Term Care Insurance
 •            Specified Illness
 •            Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
  Additional Perks
 •            A supportive and rewarding work environment
 •            Physical Activity Breaks
 •            Employee Assistance Program
 •            Employee discount program
 •            Tuition Assistance

 To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
 Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
 Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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.
 *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing dat
Date Posted
11/13/2026
Job Reference
2026-01246
Organization
District 9-1 County Position
Location
Savannah, GA 30303
Category
Medical Assistant
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