Certified Medical Assistant - Wound Care at Restore First Health
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
About the Job
Restore First Health offers advanced care for chronic wounds, diabetes and metabolic disorders
We have multi-specialty practices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and Georgia
Every member of our team plays an essential role to ensure we help make our patients better today and healthier tomorrow
Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Restore First Health.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant of Mobile Wounds functions under the direction of the Practice Manager and Nurse Practitioner
Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance
Provides care for the patient under the physician or NP’s direction
Includes preparing patients for wound procedures primarily in patient’s home residence, skilled nursing facilities, and the clinic, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in the electronic medical record
Helps with patient/family education
Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including the adult and geriatric populations
This position is a travel position where wound patients are primarily seen outside of the clinic
This position requires the Medical Assistant to operate a company vehicle and extensive driving is involved
Performs other duties as necessary.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a Certified Medical Assistant program.
Required Minimum Experience: Two years of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferably with wound care.
Required Minimum Skills: Current BCLS certification
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving history
Must be organized and attentive to detail
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language
Knowledge of basic office skills and operation of office equipment including but not limited to typing, copier, fax machine, computer and computer software (ie, Microsoft Office)
Interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and a positive attitude required
Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to reach forward and push or pull patients and/or objects
The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally move 100 pounds
The employee must be able to sit and drive in a vehicle for extended periods of time.
This job may pose the potential of occupational exposure
Regular job tasks do not involve exposure, but the employee may have potential exposure in some tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES, ROLES, AND FUNCTIONS:
Wound Care Visit
Obtain Vital signs to include blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight where possible.
Assist with positioning the patient for treatment, prep and drape the field for amniotic allograft placement.
Assist with dressing changes.
Assist with wound debridement in coordination with the provider to include requested tools and supplies for all wound procedures.
Clean all supplies and package used tools and supplies for disposal.
Wound Travel and Professional Driving:
The Medical assistant will operate the company vehicle obeying all traffic laws and posted speed limits and adhere to Restore First Health’s policy on Operating the Company Vehicle.
The Wound Medical Assistant will pre-gas and clean the outside daily and the interior weekly, or as needed.
Based on patient census, pack the vehicle with the necessary medical supplies and communicate with the wound team projected departure times the night prior along with estimated arrival times (ETA) to the office the day of the visit.
Uses a hands-free environment when operating the company vehicle
Prioritizes work calls and texts and determine whether they can wait until the vehicle is stopped and keeps personal calls and texts to emergency use only.
Wound Supplies:
Manage wound documentation and supply per patient need.
Inventory and replenish all wound supplies in coordination with the Practice Manager and Provider daily.
Assist with completion of WCR orders in collaboration with the provider.
Pack and replenish wound “go bags” with supplies in anticipation of patients to be seen for the day/week.
Wound Care Coordination and Scheduling:
Work with Practice Manager to manage daily wound visits and consultation schedules while optimizing driving routes.
Call patients the day prior and while enroute to confirm appointments and approximate arrival times.
Manage wound visit schedule in the EMR.
Responsible for care coordination with patient’s PCP, specialists, home health services for orders traffic, and obtaining necessary documentation and records.
Obtain general understanding of wound orders with regards to dressing type requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Wound Care
Schedule:
Day shift
Work setting:
In-Home Patient Care
Ability to commute/relocate:
Northern New Jersey: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
EMR systems (Athena): 1 year (Preferred)
Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
Certified Medical Assistant, EMT or Phlebotonist
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We have multi-specialty practices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and Georgia
Every member of our team plays an essential role to ensure we help make our patients better today and healthier tomorrow
Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Restore First Health.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant of Mobile Wounds functions under the direction of the Practice Manager and Nurse Practitioner
Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance
Provides care for the patient under the physician or NP’s direction
Includes preparing patients for wound procedures primarily in patient’s home residence, skilled nursing facilities, and the clinic, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in the electronic medical record
Helps with patient/family education
Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including the adult and geriatric populations
This position is a travel position where wound patients are primarily seen outside of the clinic
This position requires the Medical Assistant to operate a company vehicle and extensive driving is involved
Performs other duties as necessary.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a Certified Medical Assistant program.
Required Minimum Experience: Two years of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferably with wound care.
Required Minimum Skills: Current BCLS certification
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving history
Must be organized and attentive to detail
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language
Knowledge of basic office skills and operation of office equipment including but not limited to typing, copier, fax machine, computer and computer software (ie, Microsoft Office)
Interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and a positive attitude required
Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to reach forward and push or pull patients and/or objects
The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally move 100 pounds
The employee must be able to sit and drive in a vehicle for extended periods of time.
This job may pose the potential of occupational exposure
Regular job tasks do not involve exposure, but the employee may have potential exposure in some tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES, ROLES, AND FUNCTIONS:
Wound Care Visit
Obtain Vital signs to include blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight where possible.
Assist with positioning the patient for treatment, prep and drape the field for amniotic allograft placement.
Assist with dressing changes.
Assist with wound debridement in coordination with the provider to include requested tools and supplies for all wound procedures.
Clean all supplies and package used tools and supplies for disposal.
Wound Travel and Professional Driving:
The Medical assistant will operate the company vehicle obeying all traffic laws and posted speed limits and adhere to Restore First Health’s policy on Operating the Company Vehicle.
The Wound Medical Assistant will pre-gas and clean the outside daily and the interior weekly, or as needed.
Based on patient census, pack the vehicle with the necessary medical supplies and communicate with the wound team projected departure times the night prior along with estimated arrival times (ETA) to the office the day of the visit.
Uses a hands-free environment when operating the company vehicle
Prioritizes work calls and texts and determine whether they can wait until the vehicle is stopped and keeps personal calls and texts to emergency use only.
Wound Supplies:
Manage wound documentation and supply per patient need.
Inventory and replenish all wound supplies in coordination with the Practice Manager and Provider daily.
Assist with completion of WCR orders in collaboration with the provider.
Pack and replenish wound “go bags” with supplies in anticipation of patients to be seen for the day/week.
Wound Care Coordination and Scheduling:
Work with Practice Manager to manage daily wound visits and consultation schedules while optimizing driving routes.
Call patients the day prior and while enroute to confirm appointments and approximate arrival times.
Manage wound visit schedule in the EMR.
Responsible for care coordination with patient’s PCP, specialists, home health services for orders traffic, and obtaining necessary documentation and records.
Obtain general understanding of wound orders with regards to dressing type requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Wound Care
Schedule:
Day shift
Work setting:
In-Home Patient Care
Ability to commute/relocate:
Northern New Jersey: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
EMR systems (Athena): 1 year (Preferred)
Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
Certified Medical Assistant, EMT or Phlebotonist
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