Medical Assistants (MA) -State of Georgia

Days: PRN (As Needed)

Hours: 12 Hour Shifts

Pay: $20

Job Description

The purpose of this contract is to secure the services of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses,

medical assistants and administrative support staff to provide temporary assistance in the event of

public health emergencies or disasters in accordance with State mandates. The Department of

Public Health collaborates with the Department of Human Services, the lead coordinating agency,

and with the American Red Cross, Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the local County

Emergency Management Agencies to ensure that the general shelters are identified, inspected,

staffed and managed to meet the needs of the population during times of disaster and emergency.

Although this mandate does not require the State Entity to directly provide health care services, it

does collaborate and coordinate with multiple agencies and health care entities to arrange care for

individuals.

The State Entity may request temporary clinical and non-clinical staffing, based on experience, with

a range of emergency events in Georgia (e.g. tropical storms, floods, hurricanes, influenza

pandemic) to ensure that the State Entity is responding to the emergency event in accordance with

state mandates.

Medical Assistants (MA) to assist the RNs and LPNs with patient care by measuring vital

signs such as blood pressure, entering patient information into medical records, applying

and removing bandages and dressings, assist with patient examinations.

** Must be proficient in the use of computers in a clinical setting. Must be proficient in oral and written English.