Medical Assistant at Phoebe Putney Health System

Albany, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Procedures Assistance, Injections, Dressing Application, Splint Application, Specimen Collection, Lab Tests, EKGs, Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohols Testing, Pulmonary Function Testing, Audiometric Testing, Clerical Duties, Patient Care, Documentation, Compassion, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Number: 33656 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH RADIATION ONCOLOGY Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-02-22 Job Description 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. Description: Join Our Team at Phoebe as a Medical Assistant! At Phoebe, we’re more than a healthcare system—we’re a community committed to compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and improve the health of the communities we serve. If you’re passionate about supporting patient care, assisting providers, and creating a positive experience for every patient, we’d love for you to be part of our team. As a Medical Assistant, you will: Assist Physicians with all patient procedures. Give injections and apply dressings and splints. Collect specimens, run lab tests, and perform EKGs. Conduct drug screen collections, breath alcohols, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing. Complete assigned clerical duties to support efficient clinic operations. Float to other PPG clinics as needed during high patient volume or to support coverage. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) Work Experience: 1 year of clinical work experience (Required) Phoebe Putney Health System clinical rotation and/or MA internship experience may be considered in lieu of work experience. Licenses/Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Preferred) Essential Functions: Treats patients and families with compassion and implements a plan of care. Bases care decisions on an established plan of care. Monitors and documents patient responses. Establishes rapport with patients and adapts communication style to meet individual needs. Recognizes age‑specific responses to treatment and provides effective interventions. Respects patient confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and their families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations professionally. Documentation: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely manner. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, and service offerings. Ensures documentation is tailored to intended users/readers. Uses correct terminology. Follows required style and formatting guidelines. Additional Duties: Adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs responsibilities in alignment with Phoebe’s core values, mission, and vision. Completes all job functions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in assigned areas (self‑education, ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings, mandatory in‑services, and completes competency requirements on time. Demonstrates competency in providing care to patients of all ages based on sex, weight, and identified needs. Demonstrates age‑specific customer service skills as required. Uses protective clothing and equipment appropriately. 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.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will primarily assist physicians with all patient procedures, including administering injections and applying dressings and splints. Key clinical duties involve collecting specimens, running lab tests, performing EKGs, and conducting specialized testing like drug screens and pulmonary function tests.