Wound Care Technician/ Medical Assistant

Job Title: Wound Care Technician / Medical Assistant / Nurse Aide

Summary:
The Wound Care Technician plays a pivotal role as the right hand of the healthcare provider during mobile patient visits, providing specialized wound care and supporting various clinical and administrative tasks. This position requires a blend of clinical expertise, compassionate patient care, and efficient communication to maintain positive relationships with patients and referral partners. While wound care/patient care experience is preferred, we do offer on the job training.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Wound Management: Expertly performs wound assessments, cleanses wounds, and applies appropriate dressings in collaboration with the healthcare provider during mobile patient visits.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Records and monitors vital signs, ensuring real-time reporting to the healthcare team to facilitate prompt decision-making.
• Procedure Assistance: Assists healthcare providers during mobile clinical procedures, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.
• Patient Education: Actively engages in educating patients and their families on wound care protocols, post-treatment care, and preventive measures.

Administrative Duties:

• Referral Management: Follows up on patient referrals, coordinating with referral partners, and ensuring a smooth transition of care.
• Documentation: Maintains accurate and timely documentation, including basic charting, faxing, and electronic health records (EHR) updates, reflecting the mobile patient care provided.
• Patient and Partner Communication: Establishes and nurtures positive relationships with patients and referral partners, addressing inquiries, providing information, and ensuring overall satisfaction.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Assists in scheduling mobile visits, coordinating with patients and referral partners, and optimizing the provider's itinerary for maximum efficiency.

Qualifications:

• CMA, CNA, LVN, or similar certification.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office functions; general understanding/experience with current Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms.
• Physical Demands: Requires standing, walking, sitting, lifting, and pulling.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Certifications are preferred but not required

Salary:

• Varies based upon experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialties:

• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• No Holidays
• No Call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Bedside Patient Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Company Information:
Wound Management Specialists, LLC is an innovative, advanced wound care company. We pride ourselves on providing wound care in every setting. Whether our patients are in a hospital, at home, or anywhere in between, our priority is to meet them where they are.

Training:
We offer comprehensive on the job training to ensure our Wound Care Technicians are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in providing top-notch patient care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Wound care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19