Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA)

Locations: Various

Company Overview:

Cooperative Health has been serving the midlands area since 1981. We are South Carolina's largest and most cost-effective community health center system and we are hiring! We are looking for people who are passionate about providing accessible, high quality, compassionate healthcare in the Spirit of the Good Samaritan.

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.

Principal 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 program in the State of South Carolina
• Minimum of six months to one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work.