Quick overview

Assists physicians with patient procedures, including administering injections, applying splints, and performing various diagnostic tests. Additionally, the role involves handling clerical tasks and floating to other clinics during high patient volumes.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one year of clinical work experience, which can include internships. A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CareClerical DutiesPatient DocumentationSpecimen CollectionEKGInjectionsMedical AssistingClinical RotationPulmonary Function TestingDrug Screen CollectionLab TestingBreath Alcohol TestingAudiometric TestingDressings and Splints

Job description

Job Number

33988
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:
Job
Type:
Full time
Posted
Date: 2026-05-05

Job Description

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.

Description

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinical staff by assisting with patient care and procedures. Responsibilities include administering injections and applying dressings and splints. The Medical Assistant collects specimens and performs in-office testing, including laboratory tests, EKGs, drug screen collections, breath alcohol testing, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing. In addition to clinical duties, the Medical Assistant performs clerical and administrative tasks as assigned. During periods of high patient volume or to support staffing needs, the Medical Assistant may be asked to float to other PPG clinics.

Education

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)

Benefits

Outstanding Benefits

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. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! 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.

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