MEDICAL ASSISTANT, GENERAL SURGERY

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the SPN - General Surgery team. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist during procedures, and accurately transcribe notes into the electronic medical record.

This on-site role includes scheduling and obtaining precertification for surgeries and routine clerical tasks. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or equivalent, CMA or RMA certification, CPR, and about one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for examination and assist with patient care.
• Assist in scheduling and obtaining precertification for surgeries.
• Accurately transcribe into the patient’s electronic medical record.
• May perform phlebotomy with no waived testing.

Skills

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Clerical duties

EMR data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

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. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• 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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