Medical Assistant

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient procedures, injections, dressings, and testing. The role involves collecting specimens, performing EKGs, drug screens, pulmonary function tests and audiometric testing, as well as routine clerical duties.

During peak times, you may float to other PPG clinics. A High School Diploma or GED is required; CMA certification is preferred and clinical rotation or internship may count toward

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of clinical work experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient procedures and care.
• Documents and submits required information in a timely manner.
• Administers injections, applies dressings and performs EKGs and lab tests.
• Collects specimens and conducts breath alcohols and other screenings.
• Performs clerical duties and may float to other clinics during high volume.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

# Medical AssistantAlbany, GALocation:Albany Meredyth### Medical Assistant**Location:** Albany, GA**Job ID:** 35071## 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.## Education* 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)## Licenses and Certifications* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)## Essential Functions* 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 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.