Certified Medical Assistant - Travelers Rest

Job Description:

***Sign On Bonus - $2,500***

New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been improving the health of the communities we serve since 1992. We offer quality health care for anyone needing a family doctor and medical home. Our years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as a trusted source of quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care. 

Details:

• The Medical Assistant (MA) provides routine care for patients who present to New Horizon Family Health Services.  The Medical Assistant aids the Nursing Personnel and Providers as necessary.

Experience and Skills:

Education:

Source: S.C. Code section 40-33-20, section 4A of the 1976 Code (Act 171, 2022)

 Must be a graduate:

• of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcareer Association, or its successor;
• by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or its successor;
• by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, or its successor;
• or by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

 The accredited post-secondary medical assisting program must include:

• courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical laboratory techniques, and clinical experience.

 Licensure/Certification:

• A Medical Assistant must maintain current certification from the certifying board of the:

  • American Association of Medical Assistants,
  • the National Center for Competency Testing,
  • the National Certification Medical Association,
  • American Medical Technologists, or any other recognized certifying body approved by the Board of Medical Examiners.
    
    
• Must be BLS CPR certified. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• One year or more experience in medical office based patient care setting
• Must have a working knowledge of computer programs and electronic health records
• Must demonstrate legible handwriting and excellent spelling.
• The ability to accept responsibility and to be a motivated and enthusiastic learner
• Demonstrates courteous and tactful manner
• The ability to work under stress and work well with others

Benefits

New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:

• Vacation plus holidays and sick leave

Optional Benefits which include:

• Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
• Continuing education courses through SC AHEC

Mission:

Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.

Community:

Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.