Medical Assistant - Wound Care

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

Job position summary:

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday premium pay

• Shift and weekend differential pay

• 401k with a 6% employer match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interview patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients’ charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assists with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or nurse. 
• Performs select clinical duties.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. 
• Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Provide patient instruction and education as directed by the physician or nurse, or refers when appropriate
• Perform phlebotomy and injections under nurse supervision

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Microsoft Office knowledge and computer skills required
• Ability to maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, managers, physicians, other clinic staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to effectively document patient vitals and medical information in a timely manner

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Cerner experience
• Athena experience

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 Year of Experience Working in an Outpatient setting

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or Associates Degree in Medical Sciences with emphasis in Anatomy

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• BLS credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy competency certified

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.