WOUND MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MedCentris; Natchez, Ferriday (MS, LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCentris in Natchez, MS seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and perform procedures under supervision of an LPN/MD/NP/PA. Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and state MA certification, with desirable memberships in professional/community organizations.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, administering treatments, assisting with procedures, maintaining sterile technique, and documenting in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Medical Assistants.
• Current certification with the State Medical Assistant Qualification, with no restrictions.
• Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Observes, records and reports patient’s general physical and mental condition to supervising clinician.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per the plan of care.
• Assists clinicians in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials and adheres to aseptic technique.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living and self-care, including wound care and dressings.
• Implements the nursing component of the patient’s plan of care and documents progress.
• Helps teach and counsel patient and family regarding nursing needs and follow-up.
• Completes notes and entries in the EMR; communicates patient status to the care team.
• May perform routine venipuncture and wound documentation as competency allows.
• Travel to clinic locations within a 60 mile radius of the home clinic.

Skills

Professional memberships

Education

High School diploma

Graduate of accredited school of Medical Assistants

State MA certification (active, unrestricted)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Natchez, MS 39120

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Definition and Role

Performs Medical Assistant procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of an LPN/MD/NP/PA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Medical Assistants
• Current certification with the State Medical Assistant Qualification, with no restrictions.
• Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Observes, records and reports to supervising LPN/MD/NP/PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patient’s condition.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations.
• Assists the LPN/MD/NP/PA in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and/or sterile technique.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes.
• Implements the nursing component of the patient’s plan of care.
• Assists the LPN/MD/NP/PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient. (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD/NP/PA).
• Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated.
• Notifies LPN/MD/NP/PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patient’s living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home.
• Attends case conferences/interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient’s problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patient’s overall health status.
• May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record. Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD/NP/PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e.: TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc.
• May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders, that are Within the realm of practice for a Medical Assistant, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he/she is working in.
• Responsible for “all other duties assigned”.
• Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the company’s EHR.
• Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds.
• Travel required to various clinic locations within a 60 mile radius of home clinic.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting to 25 pounds.
• Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa.
• Visual: Constant ability to read information, including closeup constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.
• Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.

Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.