Medical Assistant, Outpatient Surgery

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With 9 convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."

Our Culture

Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 5 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:

• Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
• Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
• Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

Location: Cumming surgery center

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week; no weekends, no holidays, no on-call

Job Type: Part-time

Your Impactful Role

• Perform surgical scrub and gowning procedures according to standards.
• Prepare sterile trays, instruments, and supplies based on the procedure type.
• Assist in patient preparation and draping.
• Uphold aseptic technique at all times.
• Aid in dressing application and patient positioning.
• Decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and par levels of supplies and equipment.
• Open and close the operating room according to established procedures.
• Collaborate with the registered nurse in various areas, including pre-op, sterile processing, and PACU.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• 1 year of OR experience preferred.
• Current medical assistant certification and CPR certification preferred.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: In accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Peachtree Orthopaedic Surgery Centers requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions only for those with an approved medical, disability, or religious exemptions. All exemption requests will be reviewed in a timely manner. All offers are contingent upon being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions: In this role, you'll experience the rigorous yet rewarding physical demands of the job. You can expect to stand, walk, talk, and hear during your shifts. There may be occasions when you're on your feet for extended periods, involving tasks such as pushing, pulling, or moving patients on stretchers. Your work environment may expose you to anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, sharps, and cleaning solutions. You'll need to move all extremities within the full range of motion and perform stooping and bending at 90 degrees. Regularly, you'll lift and move objects up to 20 pounds and possess specific vision abilities, including close vision. The surgical arena features a moderate noise level, creating a professional and supportive atmosphere dedicated to patient care and your professional development.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.