Medical Assistant - PRN

RestorixHealth; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays only

Education opportunities

Competitive pay

Mentorship

Job summary

RestorixHealth seeks a Full Time Medical Assistant to support wound care teams under supervision of a provider or RN. You will assist with wound care, patient education and documentation, and participate in minor procedures as needed.

The role requires strong communication, adherence to HIPAA, and accurate record-keeping; opportunity for professional growth and ongoing training is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA or MA with active license/certification in appropriate state.
• BLS certification required.
• English language proficiency for high-level communication.
• Strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel skills.
• One year of healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Functions under the state scope of practice for a CNA/MA.
• Supports the center’s mission and objectives.
• Performs according to center policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Records all elements of patient visits and procedures.
• Transcribes as directed and assists in minor procedures.

Skills

CNA/MA license

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or MA license

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Full Time Medical Assistant

At RestorixHealth, our mission is simple…to restore health and improve the quality of life – and access to care – forpatients with wounds.

Our Medical Assistants are the heart and soul behind what we do. Working under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, specializing in the care of chronic or slowly healing wounds. 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, reports to the physician or nurse and assists in minor surgical procedures. Assists as Scribe for providers where applicable.

What We Offer:

• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
• Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous coaching & mentorship

What You’ll Do:

• Must function within the state established "Scope of Practice" guidelines for a CNA/MA
• Supports the center’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives
• Performs in accordance with the hospital/center’s policies and procedures
• Follows the center’s standards for ethical business conduct
• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
• Assigned to provider to transcribe as directed.
• Thoroughly and accurately recording all elements of patient visit, including but not limited to: wound assessment, lower extremity assessment and procedures.
• Appropriately applying basic medical terminology and techniques from training.
• Learning and abiding by HIPAA guidelines
• Participates in center committees, meetings, in-services and activities
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers.
• Participates in data collection activities to support performance improvement
• 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 level and availability
• Assist patients to the room observing policies, procedures and safety requirements and according to patient needsPrepares room according to requirements of patient and procedure to be performed
• Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies and instruments before start of procedure
• Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient

Education and Technical Skills:

• High school graduate or GED certification
• CNA or MA with active license/certification in appropriate state (Diploma or degree from a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program; State Certification preferred but not required)
• BLS AHA certification
• Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal and telephone communication in American English
• Strong technical skills such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• One (1) year in healthcare setting requiremed

At RestorixHealth, we grow talent. When you join our team, you can develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move functionally, geographically, laterally and vertically. This is a career destination for engaged, caring, passionate and talented people who want to make a difference. We are the leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Center facilities.

RestorixHealth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.