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Medical Assistant - Commerce

Pay Grade: E
Job Code: HCT100

 

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.

The Jackson County Health Department, located in Commerce, is seeking a Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and information, and ensuring all required paperwork is complete. The Medical Assistant will assist nursing staff with pre-workup, including obtaining and measuring height, weight, blood pressure, and HgB. Duties also include collecting blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, preparing and logging specimens, collecting fees for service, answering phones, obtaining confidential patient information, entering data into the computer system, and filing paperwork.

The position requires strong customer service and computer skills. The Medical Assistant may be asked to work at the Jefferson Clinic in addition to the Commerce location.

Training will be provided in both front-office duties, such as greeting clients and obtaining demographic and insurance information, and back-office duties, including obtaining vital signs and specimen collection.


As a Medical Assistant within the Jackson County Health Department 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.

Requirements

  • Calling and greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and information, and assuring correct paperwork is present.
  • Assist nursing staff with pre-workup, obtain and measure height, weight, and blood pressure.
  • Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, prepare and log specimens.
  • Other duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to collect fees for service, answer phones, obtain confidential information from patients
  • Check-out patients, assist with referral processing and arrange laboratory services.
  • Working in the WIC progam. Duties to include: client work-up including height, weight, hemoglobins etc..

Qualifications

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; or High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in medical assisting.

Employee Benefits:

  • 13 paid holidays
  • Generous annual and sick leave
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • State retirement and savings plans
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs:

  • Physical activity breaks
  • Worksite wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Employee discounts

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 


DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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 receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

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 and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.


Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan 


Date Posted
02/04/2026
Job Reference
2025-11605
Organization
District 10 County Position
Location
Commerce (Jackson County), GA
Category
Medical Assistant
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