Medical Assistant: Epworth Children’s

JOB SUMMARY: The medical assistant assists Campus Nurse with vital signs, scheduling and transporting children to off-campus service providers, record keeping, and providing basic care for residents confined to the Health Center due to medical needs. Collaborates with the Campus Nurse to provide preventive and acute care for residents in a manner consistent with Epworth’s mission, policy and procedures, and relevant SC state regulations and national requirements as well as accreditation standards.

Under the supervision of the Campus Nurse, provides appropriate support to residential staff within areas of qualification, such as universal precautions and medication administration. Provides logistical support in order to meet the health needs of residents via effective scheduling of outside providers and the provision of transportation to and from health related appointments. Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining the health facility in a manner required by SC state and local regulations.

Functions collaboratively with all Epworth staff to systematically and effectively meet the health needs of residents. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant, hold a certification in CPR and First Aid, and have a belief system that engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church. Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Must be organized with an attention to detail, understand and respect the need for confidentiality, the ability to demonstrate the ability to learn and practice teamwork, and must possess the ability to be both patient and compassionate.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office:

Epworth Children’s Home
Human Resources
PO Box 50466
Columbia, South Carolina 29250