Medical Assistant - Phoebe Gastroenterology - Full-Time Days

Phoebe Physician Group, Inc.; Dawson Heights (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and perform a variety of clinical procedures in Albany, Georgia. The role includes injections, dressings, specimen collection, EKGs, drug screens, and pulmonary function testing, along with essential clerical duties.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of clinical experience; CMA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient procedures and clinical tasks.
• Administers injections and applies dressings and splints.
• Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKGs, drug screens, breath alcohol tests, and pulmonary function testing.
• Performs related clerical duties and may float to other PPG clinics during high patient volume.

Job description

Job Number: 35009 Location: Albany Meredyth Street Address: 2709 MEREDYTH DR STE 450 City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31707 Department: PPG PHOEBE GASTRO ASSOC-ADMIN Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-10-14

Job Summary

Assists Physicians with all patient procedures. Give injections and apply 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.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates the usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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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.