General Surgery Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health in the Professional Building seeks a Medical Assistant to support the SPN - General Surgery team. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist with procedures, and transcribe notes into the EMR. Strong clerical skills and basic office equipment use are required.

Responsibilities include scheduling, obtaining precertification for surgeries, and occasional phlebotomy. CMA/RMA certification and CPR are preferred; 1 year clinical experience is a plus. Full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• General office skills and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist APRN and physician by preparing patient for examination.
• Assist with patient care including procedures.
• Transcribe into patient EMR accurately.
• Perform clerical duties and operate office equipment.
• Assist in scheduling and precertification for surgeries.
• May perform phlebotomy.

Skills

High School

CMA/RMA cert

Clinical experience

CPR certification

Office skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Job description

SGMC Health in the Professional Building seeks a Medical Assistant to support the SPN - General Surgery team. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist with procedures, and transcribe notes into the EMR. Strong clerical skills and basic office equipment use are required.

Responsibilities include scheduling, obtaining precertification for surgeries, and occasional phlebotomy. CMA/RMA certification and CPR are preferred; 1 year clinical experience is a plus. Full-time, day shift.