MEDICAL ASSISTANT, GENERAL SURGERY

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

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set.

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Professional Building

DEPARTMENT:

SPN - GENERAL SURGERY

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-5 M-Th; 8-12 Fri

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist APRN and physician by preparing patient for examination. Assist with patient care including procedures. Must be able to accurately transcribe into patient’s electronic medical record. Performs clerical duties and must be able to operate office equipment, computer. Assist in scheduling and obtaining precertification for surgeries. May perform phlebotomy with no waived testing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• One-year experience in clinical area preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• General office skills and medical terminology preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION:

Works primarily in the medical office setting, consistent shift and unit. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs.), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Must be able to operate office equipment, computer terminals and keyboards, computerized lab equipment. Likely to be exposed to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases. Requires extensive walking during shift.

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