MEDICAL ASSISTANT, GENERAL SURGERY

About the Organization

At SGMC Health, we work towards goals that make our community a better place. Our core values include:

• Purpose: Collective effort to improve community health.
• Excellence: Doing the right thing the right way, accountability, competence, and compassionate service.
• Team Spirit: Encouraging teamwork, supporting personal and professional development, and fostering innovation and empowerment.
• Award-Winning Performance: Commitment to providing the best care, recognized locally, statewide, and nationally.

Benefits

SGMC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

About the Role

This position is located in the Professional Building within the General Surgery department. You will assist APRNs and physicians by preparing patients for examinations and assisting with patient care, including procedures. Responsibilities include:

• Accurately transcribing information into patients' electronic medical records.
• Performing clerical duties and operating office equipment and computers.
• Assisting in scheduling and obtaining precertification for surgeries.
• Performing phlebotomy (no waived testing).

Schedule

Full-time, 8-hour day shift:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Requirements

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

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a medical office setting with a consistent shift and unit.
• Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs.), bending, and assisting patients using correct techniques.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, computers, and computerized lab equipment.
• Likely exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Extensive walking during shifts.