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Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.

Medical Assistant

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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$37,974 / year median in Georgia

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Medical Assistant Albany, GA Job Number:
34684
Location:
Phoebe North Campus Address:
2000
Palmyra Rd Albany, GA Postal Code:
31701
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Full time
Medical Assistant Location:
Albany, GA Job ID:
34684 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. Work Experience High School Diploma or GED (Required) 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. Apply Other Opportunities Cardiovascular Tech Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA Physical Therapist Assistant Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA Physical Therapist Assistant Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA LPTA Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA Paramedic- Emergency Center nights Phoebe Putney Trauma & Critical Care Tower Albany, GA