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MEDICAL ASSISTANT, PSYCHIATRY

South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

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 : Psychiatry

DEPARTMENT: PSYCHIATRY

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, Mon-Thurs 8-5 Friday 8-12

POSITION SUMMARY

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

  • High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. 
  • Certified Medical Assistant 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 and body fluids and infectious diseases. Requires extensive walking during shift. 


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