WOUND MEDICAL ASSISTANT - DOCUMENTATION/FLOAT

MedCentris Specialty Group; Southaven (MS); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MedCentris Specialty Group in Mississippi seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care under supervision. The role includes wound care, venipuncture, medication administration, and support for LPN/MD/NP/PA.

Requires graduation from an accredited MA program and current certification, with willingness to float between clinics within a 60-mile radius. The ideal candidate will prepare equipment, maintain aseptic technique, document in the EHR, assist with ADLs, participate in team

Qualificações

• Graduate of accredited school of Medical Assistants.
• Current certification with the State Medical Assistant Qualification.
• Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Observes, records and reports patient condition to supervising clinician.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per plan.
• Assists in specialized procedures with LPN/MD/NP/PA.
• Prepares equipment and maintains aseptic technique.

Conhecimentos

Wound care

Venipuncture

Patient care

Medical terminology

Formação académica

Graduate of accredited school of Medical Assistants

Current State Medical Assistant Qualification certification

Ferramentas

EHR software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Definition and RolePerforms Medical Assistant procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of an LPN/MD/NP/PA.QualificationsGraduate of accredited school of Medical AssistantsCurrent certification with the State Medical Assistant Qualification, with no restrictions.Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.Job Responsibilities and DutiesObserves, 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.May occasionally be required to assist with Wound Medicine visits in the home setting through our Home to Heal ProgramWill be based out of one clinic but will be expected to FLOAT between clinics throughout our organization as needed.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 areWithin 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 daily 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 RequirementsMobility 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.