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# Medical AssistantAlbany, GALocation:Albany Meredyth### Medical Assistant**Location:** Albany, GA**Job ID:** 35071## Job SummaryAssists Physicians with all patient procedures.* Give injections and apply dressings and splints.* Collect specimens, run lab tests, perform EKGs, drug screen collection, breath alcohols, pulmonary function testing, and audiometric testing.* Perform 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 Experience1 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 CertificationsCertified 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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