Medical Assistant

Phoebe Physician Group, Inc.; Dawson Heights (GA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient procedures, injections, dressings, specimen collection, lab tests, EKGs, drug screens, breath alcohols, pulmonary function tests, and audiometric testing. The role includes clerical duties and may float to other PPG clinics during high volume.

High school diploma or GED is required; one year of clinical work experience is preferred. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is optional.

Competenze

• Document and submit required information in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Treat patients with compassion and implement a plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.

Mansioni

• Document results of evaluations and tests.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Assist physicians with procedures, injections, dressings, and specimen collection.
• Perform clerical duties and charting as needed.
• Float to other clinics during high patient volume.

Conoscenze

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Equipment operation

Confidentiality

Formazione

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Number: 35071 Location: Albany Meredyth Street Address: 2709 MEREDYTH DR STE 450 City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31707 Department: PPG TOWER II-ADMIN Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-09-25

Job 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.

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.

Company Culture

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area's top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you'll also find us ideal. We're one of the area's premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.