Medical Assistant, Ortho PPG

Phoebe Physician Group, Inc.; Dawson Heights (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with procedures, injections, and patient care in Albany, GA. The role includes collecting specimens, running labs, EKGs, and basic tests while handling clerical duties and documentation.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and about 1 year of clinical experience; CMA certification is preferred. The position may require float to other Phoebe clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of clinical work experience required.
• Phoebe Putney Health System rotation or CMA internship considered in lieu of experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient procedures and injections.
• Performs EKGs, drug screens, breath alcohols and basic lab tests.
• Collects specimens and applies dressings and splints.
• Maintains accurate documentation and data entry.
• Floats to other clinics during high volume or coverage needs.
• Provides patient education and supports confidentiality.
• Takes part in plan of care and tracks patient responses.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Clinical procedures

Electronic documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred)

Job description

Location: Albany Meredyth Street Address: 2709 MEREDYTH DR STE 450 City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31707 Department: PPG PHOEBE ORTHO SPECIALTY GROUP-ADMIN Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-09-14

Job Description Summary

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)

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.

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.