Medical Assistant - PRN

About the role

Our Medical Assistants play a crucial role in restoring health and improving the quality of life for patients with chronic or slowly healing wounds. They work under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, implementing established treatment programs using wound dressing materials within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of established treatment programs in the use of wound dressing materials within the scope of practice.
• Participates in patient education and demonstrates techniques to patients and caregivers enabling proper care at home.
• Maintains a daily record of treatments used and progress made, reporting to the physician or nurse and assisting in minor surgical procedures.
• Assists as Scribe for providers where applicable.
• Takes detailed notes during patient visits, including wound assessments, lower extremity assessments, and procedures.
• Accurately applies basic medical terminology and techniques learned through training.
• Learns and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure non-compliance to the safety coordinator or other designated person.
• Assists with supply and equipment inventories to maintain stock levels and availability.
• Prepares rooms according to patient needs and procedure requirements.
• Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before starting a procedure.
• Aids in the proper and safe positioning of patients during procedures.
• Participates in data collection activities to support performance improvement.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED certification.
• CNA or MA with active license/certification in appropriate state.
• BLS AHA certification.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED certification.
• CNA or MA with active license/certification in appropriate state.
• BLS AHA certification.
• Strong technical skills such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Basic medical terminology and techniques.
• HIPAA compliance.
• Equipment assembly and maintenance.
• Proper patient positioning.
• Data collection and analysis.

Benefits

Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
Competitive compensation
Continuous coaching & mentorship

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends