Wound Medical Assistant - Nursing Home

Overview

WOUND MEDICAL ASSISTANT - NURSING HOME at Med Centris

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

• 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.

• 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 (e.g., TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps).
• May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders within the realm of practice for a Medical Assistant and facility standards.
• Responsible for all other duties assigned and for completing paperwork and documentation in the company’s EHR on a daily basis.
• Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds.
• Travel required to various clinic locations within a 60 mile radius of home clinic.

• Mobility and lifting:
  Frequent sitting for extended periods; frequent standing; frequent lifting to 25 pounds.
• Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa.
• Visual:
  Reading information, computer screen use; color perception.
• Dexterity:
  Manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and manipulate small objects.
• Emotional/Psychological:
  Ability to make decisions and concentrate.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Medical Practices