Medical Assistant

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Behavioral Health in Albany, GA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient procedures, injections, EKGs, and lab work. You will collect specimens, perform tests such as drug screens and audiometrics, and handle essential clerical duties.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with 1 year of clinical experience; CMA is preferred. Applicants should be adaptable and compassionate, providing care within a team-oriented outpatient setting and may float to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of clinical work experience is required.
• CMA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with all patient procedures.
• Give injections and apply dressings and splints.
• Collect specimens and run lab tests.
• Perform EKGs, drug screening, breath alcohol testing, and audiometric testing.
• Handle clerical duties and data documentation as assigned.
• Potentially float to other clinics during high volume.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EKG

Lab tests

Pulmonary Function Testing

Audiometric testing

Drug screen collection

Breath Alcohols

Job description

## Medical AssistantApply: Phoebe Behavioral Health: Full time: Posted Today: 35387**Job Number:**35387**Location:**Phoebe Behavioral Health**Street Address:**500 West 3rd Ave Ste 105**City, State:**Albany, Georgia**Zip Code:**31701**Department:**PPMH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-ADMIN**Shift:**First Shift**Job Type:**Full time**Posted Date:**2026-10-22**Job Description Summary:**Assists Physicians with all patient procedures. Give injections and applies dressings and splints. Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKGs, Drug screen collection, Breath Alcohols, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Audiometric testing. Performs clerical duties as assigned. During times of high patient volume and/or to assist with coverage, may be asked to float to other PPG clinics.**Description:**Job SummaryAssists Physicians with all patient procedures. Give injections and applies dressings and splints. Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKGs, Drug screen collection, Breath Alcohols, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Audiometric testing. Performs clerical duties as assigned. During times 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 Experience1 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)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)Essential FunctionsDocuments 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 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.