MEDICAL ASSISTANT, SPN ORTHOPEDICS

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

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support the Orthopedics team at SGMC Surgery Center in Valdosta, GA. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist with procedures, transcribe notes into the EMR, and handle scheduling and precertification for surgeries.

Your role may include phlebotomy and routine clerical tasks, with a focus on accurate documentation, patient care, and teamwork in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist APRN and physician during examinations and procedures.
• Transcribe notes into the patient EMR accurately.
• Perform clerical duties and operate office equipment.
• Assist in scheduling and obtaining precertification for surgeries.
• May perform phlebotomy with no waived testing.

Skills

CMA/RMA certification

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Clerical tasks

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR/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 :

SGMC Surgery Center

DEPARTMENT:

SPN - ORTHOPEDICS

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-12PM

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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