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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.  Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.  Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Augusta University 

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Will provide skilled nursing care for both the routine HIV-related primary care and specialized care needs of patients served by the AU Ryan White Program. This position is responsible for identifying, monitoring, and coordinating the service needs of the patients as provided by Infectious Disease and other providers both at WMCG Health and in the community. This position is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. Provides support to the physician, nurse and other providers as needed. Evaluates and prepares patients to be seen by providers.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Patient triage to include taking vital signs, recording of patient interview/complaints and prepares the patient for exams/procedures as needed. Attend clinic and intake to provide skilled care. Coordinate other referral appointments for medical and diagnostic care. Educate patients monitor their compliance with treatment regimens. Follow the lead of and report to program manager to ensure quality care on assigned clinical team. Coordination of care with service providers and clinical case managers to meet clinical needs. Identification of client needs. Assess status of functional, psychological, social, environmental and financial needs.

Entering clinical data into the electronic medical record and maintaining accurate and complete documentation in the patient record. Provide accurate and timely documentation to support the reporting requirements for both clinical and administrative review. Participate in quality assurance review and assessment as requested and/or mandated by federal or institutional directive.
 
Process lab requests to include venipuncture. Preparation and administration of vaccines as prescribed.

Assists with reception desk duties, answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed.

Responsible for ensuring patients meet standards of HAB (HIV/AIDS Bureau) Measures.

Complete all required education and ongoing training.

All other related duties/tasks as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with a minimum of two years experience in administrative and clinical support within an outpatient primary setting.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential. 

 

Experience with electronic medical record is preferred but not required.

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift: Days/M-F 

Pay Band: B3

Salary: $16.54/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. 

Recruitment Period: 8/13/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. 

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. 

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. 

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. 

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. 

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s).  Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. 

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. 

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.   "Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success". 

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. 

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. 

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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