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    DeKalb Medical Reviews

    Updated October 31, 2018
    98 reviews

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    John A. Shelton Jr.
    37 Ratings

    98 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "Great place to work if you like helping people" (in 7 reviews)

    • "When I worked at DM there were some nice people" (in 5 reviews)

    Cons

    • "high turnover and as with most places, nursing shortage" (in 5 reviews)

    • "terrrible charting system, short staffed, running out of supplies, vendors going unpaid, CEO and CFO recently fired" (in 4 reviews)

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    1. "Great"

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      Former Employee - Emergency Department Technician in Decatur, GA
      Former Employee - Emergency Department Technician in Decatur, GA

      I worked at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great staff to work with

      Cons

      Pay can be better or increased

    2. "Wellness coach"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at DeKalb Medical full-time

      Pros

      The relationships you establish there can help further your career

      Cons

      They were unorganized and gave you more responsibilities without higher pay

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    3. Helpful (1)

      "Patient Care Technician"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Decatur, GA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Decatur, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at DeKalb Medical full-time

      Pros

      There is a diverse demographic!

      Cons

      Favoritism
      Management gossips
      Low patient satisfaction
      Laziness
      Terrible management
      HIGH TURN OVER RATE
      Consistently short staffed
      Illegal and dishonest activity (Lying on patient charts, discrimination, etc.)
      Overworked and overwhelmed staff
      Underpaid
      Inconsistent regulation
      Shady business practice

    4. "Okay - New Management Probably a Good Thing"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at DeKalb Medical full-time

      Pros

      The actual employees of DeKalb were wonderful. Great teamwork, especially in the ICU.

      Cons

      Support from upper management was often lacking, even from direct supervisors. The new management of Emory will likely be very helpful.

    5. "I.T field support specialist"

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      Current Employee - Field Service Technician in Decatur, GA
      Current Employee - Field Service Technician in Decatur, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Good place to work and wonderful Benifits and opportunities.

      Cons

      Hate getting up and driving to work in all that traffic

      Advice to Management

      Would love to work from home

    6. "ED Technician"

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      Current Employee - Executive Director Technician in Decatur, GA
      Current Employee - Executive Director Technician in Decatur, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DeKalb Medical part-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Dekalb medical respects their employees

      Cons

      ED Technicians would like to be paid a little more money.

    7. "Excellence in service and handling healthcare needs of the patients."

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      Current Employee - ER Nurse in Cumming, GA
      Current Employee - ER Nurse in Cumming, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DeKalb Medical full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      People are warm and treats you like a family.

      Cons

      I haven’t encountered any as of the moment.

    8. "Pct"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at DeKalb Medical full-time

      Pros

      Pay, benefits, co workers team work

      Cons

      Long hours . Co workers management

    9. "Its a good job"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at DeKalb Medical part-time

      Pros

      Free time, 3 days off, good staff

      Cons

      12 hour shifts, lots of walking, loads of work

      Advice to Management

      Hire more people

    10. "Primary care"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DeKalb Medical full-time

      Pros

      Autonomy quality care excellent environment

      Cons

      Lack of accountability for low performers

      Advice to Management

      Hold every employee accountable

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