LPN & Teaching Clinic Coordinator

Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S12329P
Working Title LPN & Teaching Clinic Coordinator
Department AU/UGA MedPart-UG Med Ed (UME)
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and the University of Georgia partnered to create a four-year medical school campus in Athens to help alleviate a statewide shortage of physicians that threatens the health of Georgians.
The AU/UGA Medical Partnership combines the significant instructional and research resources of UGA, the birthplace of public higher education, with the expertise from one of the country's first, and Georgia's only public medical school, the Medical College of Georgia.
In addition to increasing the number of physicians in Georgia, the partnership is expanding research collaborations between AU and UGA, creating new insights into the prevention and treatment of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Students have the opportunity to learn in small group class sizes, while having the benefit of being part of one of the largest medical schools in the United States.
Georgia currently ranks 40th in the nation in the ratio of physicians to population. It also faces a number of health challenges, including a high infant mortality rate and high rates of obesity and heart disease. Through expanded medical education and research, the AU/UGA Medical Partnership is addressing these issues to improve the health and prosperity of our state.
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Flexibility may be needed at times, including evenings and/or weekends on occasion.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date 07/03/2024
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
A cover letter and resume/CV are required with the application.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
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Classification Title Nursing Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA Non-Exempt
FTE 1.0
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience with HIPAA/FERPA

Position Summary
This position supports the AU/UGA Medical Partnership teaching clinic known as Athens Free Clinic through its mobile clinic sites and a school-based health center at Clarke Middle School known as Clarke Middle Health Center. Athens Free Clinic and Clarke Middle Health Center are medical school teaching clinics that provide free primary care to underserved members of the Athens community. This position assists with day-to-day operations including administrative and clinical support. This position reports directly to the AU/UGA Medical Partnership Nurse/Teaching Clinic Operations Manager.
The individual in this position complies with all HIPAA, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), OSHA, and other policies as they directly affect the clinic workflow, site requirements, and health of patients. This may include additional screenings and/or trainings. The individual maintains strict confidentiality on all patient information and practice matters. The individual must also receive training from the Georgia Department of Health for the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program (GVHCP) to become an eligibility specialist.
Occasional travel within the Athens area may be necessary. This position will be primarily located at Clarke Middle Health Center, but some responsibilities will take place on campus or mobile clinic sites.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Licensed Practical Nurse ( licensed to practice as an LPN in the state of Georgia and maintain current licensure at all times with no disciplinary action past or present)
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• Fast learner with ability to quickly pick up on recent technology systems to allow for clinic efficiency
• Reliability
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized and able to pay close attention to detail
• Interest in working with patients of all ages

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Assist with patient care.
• Driving as needed to perform job related duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Provides administrative and clinical support for school-based health center site at Clarke Middle School.

• Serves as primary point of contact for reception duties including but not limited to answering phones, responding to clinic voicemails/emails, scheduling, greeting patients, maintaining electronic medical records.
• Assists with follow-up including but not limited to processing medical record requests, processing and follow-up of referrals, retrieving lab results.
• Collaborates with medical students, undergraduate volunteers, physicians, Nurse Manager, and school district partners to ensure optimal clinic flow.
• Assists with the implementation, administration, and coordination of the vaccine program.
• Assists with clinical duties within scope of practice and under supervision of a Physician or Nurse Manager including but not limited to taking vital signs, administering vaccines, point of care testing, phlebotomy, and additional patient care tasks as appropriate.
• Responsible for daily clinic opening and closing procedures.
• Collaborates with team to ensure proper inventory of medical supplies.
• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by Nurse Manager.

Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities
Provides administrative and clinical support for mobile clinic activities.

• Assists Nurse Manager with organization of year-round medical school mobile clinics at 12+ clinical sites in the Athens area.
• Organizes and maintains mobile clinic medical gear.
• Assists with follow-up from mobile clinic outings including but not limited to processing medical record requests, processing and follow-up of referrals, retrieving lab results.
• Provides on-site administrative or clinical support to Athens Free Clinic mobile clinics as needed including but not limited to patient registration, scheduling, taking vital signs, patient intake.
• Other duties to support clinic operations as determined by Nurse Manager.

Percentage of time 20
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Kristie Sartain
Recruitment Contact Email
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
  • YES
  • NO

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• List of References with Contact Information