Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Lab Support

Phoebe Putney Health System; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant for the Sumter Campus to assist physicians with patient procedures, injections, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing. The role involves lab duties, EKGs, and occasional coverage at other PPG clinics based on patient volume.

Required is a High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of clinical experience; CMA certification is preferred. This is a per-diem, dayshift position located on site at the Sumter Campus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Documents processes, policies, products, and services clearly and accurately.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of patient information.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements a plan of care.
• Monitors patient response and communicates needs to the care team.
• Assists with injections, dressings, lab tests, EKGs, drug screens, and audiometric testing.
• Floats to other clinics during high-volume periods as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA certification (preferred)

Tools

Clinical workflow software

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant for the Sumter Campus to assist physicians with patient procedures, injections, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing. The role involves lab duties, EKGs, and occasional coverage at other PPG clinics based on patient volume.

Required is a High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of clinical experience; CMA certification is preferred. This is a per-diem, dayshift position located on site at the Sumter Campus.