Medical Assistant

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, including EKGs, dosage calculations, medication reconciliation, and vital signs. The role may require floating to other PPG clinics during peak periods.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of clinical experience; CMA certification is preferred and cardiology exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of clinical work experience is required; rotation or internship may be considered.
• CMA certification is preferred; cardiology experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care as needed.
• Perform EKGs and calculate medication dosages; reconcile medications.
• Manually measure blood pressure and monitor patient status.
• Place orders for STEMI, heart catheterizations, stress tests and related tests.
• May float to other PPG clinics during high-volume periods.

Skills

EKG

Medication reconciliation

Vital signs

Dosage calculation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Job description

Job Summary
Assists physicians with patient care as needed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing EKGs, calculating correct medication dosages and reconciling medications, manually measuring blood pressure, and placing orders for STEMI, heart catheterizations, stress tests and other tests as needed. During periods of high patient volume and/or to assist with coverage, may be asked to float to other PPG clinics.

Job Summary
Assists physicians with patient care as needed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing EKGs, calculating correct medication dosages and reconciling medications, manually measuring blood pressure, and placing orders for STEMI, heart catheterizations, stress tests and other tests as needed. During periods of high patient volume and/or to assist with coverage, may be asked to float to other PPG clinics.
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Work Experience
1 year of clinical work experience. Phoebe Putney Health System clinical rotation and/or medical assistant internship experience will be considered in lieu of actual work experience. (Required)
Cardiology clinical experience a plus

Licenses and Certifications

Essential Functions
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
Uses correct medical terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements a plan of care.
Bases care decisions on a plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient response.
Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.
Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role.
Understands equipment operation.
Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.
Other duties as assigned.