Volunteer Primary Care Clinic opportunity for future healthcare leaders interested in advancing their experience and adding to their CV for medical or nursing school applications.
Part-time, Volunteer Learning Opportunity (5+ hours per week required)
Location: Spectrum Health Care, Columbia, MO
Overview:
Each semester, Spectrum hires six volunteers to help our non-profit primary care clinic run smoothly. Volunteers room patients, manage medical records, take vitals, support outreach efforts, assist with referrals, pharmacy and other operational tasks.
You will experience daily hands-on learning opportunities. This role provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain clinic services hours while pursuing a career in pharmacy, medicine or healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Room patients. Take/report vitals.
- Prepare and organize charts and complete pre-registration tasks prior to appointments.
- Assist clinicians and staff in managing electronic health records (EHR), insurance eligibility, patient history and medical information at each visit in charts.
- Communicate effectively and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Support outreach and education efforts.
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g. pre-PA, pre-med, nursing, health science, biology, pharmacy).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in a community-based primary care clinical setting.
- Mentorship from healthcare professionals.
- Opportunity to enhance medical knowledge and skills.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate class commitments.
