Physician Office MA (2234)
Compensation
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Job Description
- Level: Entry
- Job Location: Swainsboro, GA 30401
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Not Specified
- Job Shift: Days 7AJob
- Category: OtherPOSITION
Responsible for assisting the physician and office nurse in answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, receiving patients and completing the patient encounter as per office specifications. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certificate from accredited institution. Must be computer literate with previous physician office practice experience. Requires attention to detail, good customer service skills and ability to adapt to changing needs of department. Minimum of three (3) year physician office medical assistant experience preferred.
Physical I Mental Demands
- Ability to think and work effectively y under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently y throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that wi ll enable these sources to function adequately y so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the assigned responsibilities
- External and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodat ion to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Position has a minimal expected exposure to blood borne pathogens. The duties, responsibilities and required sk ills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general natu re of work to be performed and not intended to be an ex haustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient scheduling, telephone inquiries, and managing patient encounters. They must ensure efficient office operations while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and a Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution. Previous experience in a physician's office is required, with a preference for at least three years of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | healthcare median $50k (middle half $45k–$54k)51 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 0% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment52 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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