Medical Asst Wound Care DT

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Wound Care Medical Assistant to provide technical, supportive patient care in the clinic setting. The role includes vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with procedures, with emphasis on patient advocacy and communication with the care team.

You will document health history, reconcile medications in EPIC, and maintain clean rooms and equipment. A High School diploma or GED and MA certification are required, along with BLS and strong

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or MA certification.
• RN program graduate awaiting NCLEX with up to four months to test.
• BLS certification from ARC or AHA.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• General computer skills, EMR exposure (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Provides high level customer service in all patient interactions.
• Assists with procedures, takes vital signs, and collects specimens.
• Performs medication reconciliation and documents in EPIC.
• Schedules post-visit follow-ups and manages MyChart communications.
• Maintains clean exam rooms and proper instrument sterilization.
• Acts as patient advocate and liaises with care team.

Skills

Clear communication

Critical thinking

Customer service

EMR/EPIC literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification or MA program graduate

RN program graduate awaiting NCLEX

BLS certification

Job description

• LOCATION: 6400 Davis Blvd Unit 104, Bonita Springs, FL, 34104
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

• DEPARTMENT: 16181 - Wound Care
• LOCATION: 6400 Davis Blvd Unit 104, Bonita Springs, FL, 34104
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

About Nch

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary

The wound care Medical Assistant is responsible for providing technical, supportive, and appropriate patient care functions for the assigned clinical area.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides high level customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Provides direct, professional, and knowledgeable interactions with patients, physicians, referral sources, and the treatment team.
• Acts as patient advocate and liaisons with various departments to meet mutual goals.
• Maintains patient confidentiality regarding access to patient and other clinical information via email, computer, fax, and mail.
• Addresses concerns of patients, provides service recovery, and escalates issues as needed.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens and laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient health history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in EPIC.
• Notes the chief complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Prepare equipment, examination rooms, and clean instruments as directed.
• Assists with medical procedures and exams as needed.
• Instructs patients on general care and medicine procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Conducts patient incoming/outgoing phone calls and post visit follow-up appointment scheduling.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and MyChart messages and routes to RN, APP or Physician as needed.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, insurance authorizations, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate these changes to other nursing staff members and physicians/providers.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of High School or GED required.
• Must satisfy one of the following:
• Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Graduate of an RN program who is pending authorization (receipt of letter) to test for the NCLEX (up to four months) or has not passed their first NCLEX and is awaiting second test (has four months to obtain RN license).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.