Medical Assistant Wound Care

Dr. MobiCare • Full-time • Springfield, IL, US • 3w ago

Job Summary

We are hiring a Medical Assistant with wound care experience. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with the Nurse Practitioner to provide consistent, quality care for patients with chronic wounds. If you are passionate about health and looking for career advancement opportunities, come join our growing organization.

Responsibilities:

The medical assistant provides patient care and staff support, including, documenting patients’ vital signs, and removing any dressings
Organizes and prioritizes work to provide a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, responsible for medical supplies, stocking and light clerical duties
Helping Providers on the field to reposition patients during wound care treatment
Organizes and prioritizes work to provide a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
Perform duties such as assisting the Physician and Wound Nurse with all aspects of wound care, assisting with wound care education and readying patients for wound care treatment
Assist wound care providers when necessary, including but not limited to incontinence care, preparing/positioning patient for evaluation by physician, assisting with dressing application, full body skin exams
Ensure the patient is positioned comfortably and all applicable offloading devices are in place at the conclusion of the wound care visit
Communicates in a clear and concise manner to wound nurse and administrative team
Knowledgeable of the differences between clean and sterile techniques and adheres to infection prevention and control procedures
Answers patients’ questions regarding wound care
Patient safety rounds (check beds, ostomies, wound vac’s, dressings and what is otherwise assigned by Physician or facility Wound Nurse.)
Assist with broader operational activities, including scheduling appointments, light scribe duties, assisting with completing documentation, and completing office-related tasks (copying, etc.) as needed.
Assist with quality improvement implementation.
Assist with other duties as needed.

Experience:

Must have excellent medical assistant service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer service.
Possess a professional appearance and attitude.
Ability to relate to diverse communities.
Possess a warm and caring manner.
Protect the confidentiality and security of patient information and adhere to HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional education or certification in medical billing and/or credentialing is preferred.
Must be able to pass all background checks
Current BLS Certificate required.
Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
Able to travel to these locations: Champaign and Paxton, Illinois

What We Offer:

Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
Competitive compensation
Continuous coaching & mentorship

When you join our team, you have the opportunity to 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.

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