Medical Assistant

South Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine is a holistic and integrative family medical practice. Our mission is to help the patient to oversee their own healthcare. We believe in finding and treating the cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms.

We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team of healthcare professionals in Columbia, SC. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years current experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office setting. Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, hours ranging from 8:00am to 5:30pm.

Job Responsibilities:

· Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary vital signs.

· Assist during medical procedures.

· Prepare and clean treatments rooms and medical instruments.

· Documenting patient’s health history, maintenance, and chief complaint.

· Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by performing all duties in accordance with clinical, OSHA, infection control standards, and HIPAA standards.

· Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.

· Representing the practice in a professional manner and treating all patients and fellow co-workers in a respectful and cooperative manner.

· Assist your provider with providing the highest quality medical care possible.

Job Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Medical Assistant Certificate required.

· A minimum of 2 to 3 years of current Medical Assistant experience.

· Proven working experience as a Medical Assistant.

· Working knowledge of medical terminology and EHR systems.

· Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and patient management software.

· Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to sit, walk, climb stairs, reach with hands and arms throughout workday.
• Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.
• Occasionally required to lift moderate weight (20-40 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.

PAY RATE:

$17.00 per hour. Possible increase to $18 per hour after 90 day probationary period and job performance.

Please send resume and letter of interest to humanresources@sccimed.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Medical Assisting in an office setting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18