Carolina Health Centers, Inc.
Derek Bannister is an experienced healthcare operations professional with a strong background in management and service coordination. Currently serving as Family Medicine Practice Manager at Carolina Health Centers, Inc. since November 2016, Derek oversees the daily operations of multiple family medical practice sites across seven counties, emphasizing effective workflow, customer service, and patient care coordination. Previously, as Area Operations Manager at Medical Services of America from August 2012 to November 2016, Derek managed daily operations of home medical equipment locations, focusing on profitability and strategic growth. Prior roles include Regional Sales and Service Account Manager at Mobility Rehab Products and Account Executive/Service Representative at BP&S Rehab, where Derek honed skills in sales, service, and training within the healthcare equipment sector.
Carolina Health Centers, Inc.
Carolina Health Centers, Inc. (CHC), formerly MEGALS Rural Health Association, was formed by a group of interested citizens. CHC became chartered in South Carolina in June of 1977, and over the years, the corporation has grown to its current size. We now provide services in thirteen locations throughout our seven-county service area. CHC has a staff of over 250 employees, including thirty healthcare providers (family practice physicians, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners). CHC locations accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances. Our centers offer an income-based, sliding fee discount program for eligible patients. It is our mission to provide primary care and patient support services to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life throughout the communities we serve. We strive to remove barriers to health care and provide our communities with patient-centered medical homes. We are your medical home, right here at home!