Medical Assistant Mobile Wellness Full-Time

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Georgia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient procedures, injections, dressings, and testing. The role includes specimen collection, lab testing, EKGs, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing, with occasional float to other PPG clinics during high volume.

Requires a high school diploma; at least 1 year of clinical experience or approved rotations/internships; CMA preferred and strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of clinical work experience is required; rotations/internships may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient procedures.
• Give injections and apply dressings and splints.
• Collect specimens and run basic lab tests.
• Perform EKGs, drug screen collection, breath alcohol testing, pulmonary function testing and audiometric testing.
• Complete clerical duties as assigned.
• May float to other PPG clinics during high patient volume.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation

Communication

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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)

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 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.