Medical Assistant

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians with patient procedures, including administering injections and applying dressings and splints. The role collects specimens and runs laboratory tests, performs EKGs, drug-screen collections, breath alcohol tests, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing, and performs clerical duties as assigned. During periods of high patient volume or to provide coverage, the Medical Assistant may be asked to float to other PPG clinics. The position also involves timely and accurate documentation, compassionate patient care, communication tailored to patient needs, protection of patient confidentiality, and effective use and maintenance of role-appropriate equipment and technology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of clinical work experience. Phoebe Putney Health System clinical rotation and/or medical assistant internship experience may be considered in lieu of actual work experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with patient procedures.
Administer injections and apply dressings and splints.
Collect specimens and run laboratory tests.
Perform EKGs, drug-screen collections, breath alcohol tests, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing.
Perform clerical duties as assigned.
Float to other PPG clinics during high patient volume or to assist with coverage when asked.
Document and submit required information and data in a timely, accurate, and appropriate manner.
Treat patients and families with compassion and implement a plan of care.
Monitor and document patient responses, recognize age-specific responses to treatment, and provide effective interventions.
Establish rapport, adapt communication, listen and respond to patient needs, and support patients' and families' social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Respect patient confidentiality and privacy, and manage difficult or emotional patient situations.
Develop and evaluate expected outcomes and the plan of care in collaboration with patients, families, and other disciplines; modify outcomes when patient assessments change and document evaluation results.
Demonstrate technical skill with role-appropriate equipment, understand its operation, maintain it in working order, troubleshoot problems, and adapt to new technology.