Job Title: Medical Assistant (Healthcare for the Homeless)

This position will work within homeless shelters in Columbia, SC

Company Overview

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. (dba Cooperative Health) is a leading community health center serving the Midlands of South Carolina. It is deeply rooted in its mission of providing accessible, high quality, compassion health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The organization’s values of: treating each other with respect, putting people first, being excellent at what we do, promoting a collaborative work environment, improving community/population health, fostering innovative thinkers, and getting results, are core attributes of every employee at Cooperative Health.

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant will support nursing staff and providers in the provision of patient care; to include recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and assisting with procedures and documentation as required. Phlebotomy skills are required as well as basic word processing and computers skills.

Principles Responsibilities:

• Uses good judgment when providing patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient rights are protected.
• Observes courtesy standards through use of verbal amenities, pleasant facial and body expressions and pleasant voice tone when in contact with co-workers, providers, patients and visitors.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to patients and co-workers.
• Works effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Maintains composure when confronted with job stress or emergency situations.
• Adapts well to change in the work place.
• Consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility are maintained.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, staff and department information at all times.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess typing skills and general computer experience.
• Must be knowledgeable of medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Education & Experience:

• Must have a certificate or an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited Medical Assisting Program in the State of South Carolina
• Individuals who are bilingual/bicultural are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess typing skills and general computer experience

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat for extended periods of time throughout the day.
• Standing or walking for extended periods throughout the day.

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of respective job assignments, all employees are required to conform with Cooperative Health’s:

• Board approved policies and procedures;
• Confidentiality and professional provisions;
• Compliance program; and
• Standards of conduct.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cooperative Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cooperative Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.