What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Triage position at Sonoma Specialty Hospital?
Our mission is to provide all of our patients with the highest quality long term acute care and transitional care given in the state of California. We are committed to upholding a culture of shared values that provide dignity, growth, and value to our patients, employees and physicians.
We believe our hospital will provide a variety of quality services that will not only be an asset to the community but a distinct benefit to the surrounding acute hospitals.
It is our vision to become world recognized for our outstanding specialty and long term acute services accomplished through quality, innovation and leadership.
The Long Term Acute Care (LTCH) Division of Sonoma Specialty Hospital is designed to provide care of medically complex patients who have experienced catastrophic illness and/or multi-system failure and are in need of intense rehabilitation services and an extended stay in an acute care setting. These patients usually come directly from a Short Term Acute Care Hospital (STCH) and are in need of vent weaning and acute rehabilitation services for a longer period of time to recover and return to their optimal level of health. The average length of stay (ALOS) of these patients is a range of 25-35 days which is a longer than average stay at a Short Term Acute Care Hospital. Care for these types of patients is provided by RNs, Respiratory Therapists, Wound Care Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists. Also a collaborative team of specialty physicians, psychologists, dieticians, and social workers will focus on an individualized goal for each patient to recover and reach their independence and optimum level of health.is a missing piece in the continuum of care within the health care system.
Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department efficiency and other duties, as assigned by the physician in a specialized acute care setting. Participates in daily operations under the nurse supervisor or manager. Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.
Requirements:
- BLS Certification
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
- Possess and maintain a valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) state certification.
- Certified Wound Specialist (preferred).
Responsibilities:
- The Medical Assistant works under general supervision to perform a variety of procedures; fills in and performs various patient-specific job duties; must have knowledge of each clinical task assigned; must keep updated on any changes made within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
- Assists licensed personnel with removal of dressing, wound measurements, wound debridement, biopsies and cultures, and application of dressing.
- Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.
- Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
- Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sebastopol, CA 95472: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26
