OverviewSandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. has been providing quality, comprehensive health care since 1977. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving residents of Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and Sumter counties. The mission of Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. is to be responsive to community healthcare needs by providing quality, comprehensive, and cost effective healthcare. Job Skills / Requirements

Position Overview:

The Medical Assistant works as part of the medical office team to perform clinical and clerical duties in a clinical setting within the scope of their training. The Medical Assistant is expected to be a part of a patient centered care team approach, assure quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population and ensure adherence to Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. policies and procedures.

Job Duties:

• Obtain complete medical history from patients, family history, record vital signs, prepare patient, prepare equipment and supplies and assist providers with patient exams and/or procedures. Request medical records as indicated.
• Assist with coordinating care with physicians, nurses and other staff ensuring quality patient outcomes are achieved within established time frames and with efficient utilization of resources.
• Perform data collection, review basic health history and document subjective and objective data in EMR appropriately.
• Administer immunizations as ordered.
• Schedule and follow-up on referrals and other diagnostic as ordered by provider in timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality within guidelines of HIPPA, and adhere to infection control policies and protocols.
• Collect viable specimens from the clinic's patients, performs in-house testing, prepares specimens/records for outside lab procedures, and record lab results.
• Participate in team problem solving methods, communicate information efficiently and effectively and maintain cooperative rapport with staff members.

**Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialties: Primary care

Experience: Medical Assistant (1Year Preferred)

License/Certification: Certified Medical Assistant License (Preferred) 

Additional Information / Benefits

• 401k
• 401k matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO and Sick Leave
• Employee EAP Program

Benefits: Paid HolidaysScreening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification