Medical Assistant - PRN

RestorixHealth • Bristol, CT

10d

About The Position

RestorixHealth Medical Assistants work under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse to support care for patients with chronic or slowly healing wounds. The role assists with established treatment programs and wound dressing materials within the applicable scope of practice, provides patient and caregiver education on home-care techniques, records treatments and patient progress, reports findings to the physician or nurse, and assists with minor surgical procedures. Medical Assistants may also serve as provider scribes where applicable.

The role supports center operations by preparing treatment rooms, equipment, supplies, and instruments; helping patients safely reach and position themselves in the room; documenting patient visits; and communicating professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. The position follows center policies and procedures, HIPAA guidelines, ethical standards, and patient-rights practices. The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends and lists the position as PRN in its title, while the introductory text also says “Full Time Medical Assistant.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CNA or MA qualification with an active license or certification in the appropriate state; diploma or degree from a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program.
• BLS AHA certification.
• Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English.
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

• State certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse and function within the state-established scope of practice for a CNA/MA.
• Assist in implementing established wound-treatment programs and use wound dressing materials within the scope of practice.
• Educate patients and caregivers and demonstrate techniques for proper care at home.
• Maintain daily treatment and progress records and report information to the physician or nurse.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and serve as a provider scribe where applicable.
• Support the center’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives, and follow its policies, procedures, and ethical business standards.
• Recognize patients’ rights and responsibilities and support them while performing job duties.
• Transcribe for an assigned provider as directed.
• Thoroughly and accurately record all elements of patient visits, including wound assessments, lower-extremity assessments, and procedures.
• Apply basic medical terminology and techniques learned through training.
• Learn and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Participate in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities, and support performance-improvement data collection.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy or procedure noncompliance to the safety coordinator or another designated person.
• Assist with supply and equipment inventories to maintain stock levels and availability.
• Escort or assist patients to rooms in accordance with patient needs and applicable policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Prepare rooms for patients and procedures.
• Assemble and provide properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before procedures.
• Assist with proper and safe patient positioning.

Benefits

• Internal ongoing educational and training opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous coaching and mentorship
• Career-development opportunities, including the possibility of functional, geographic, lateral, and vertical movement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED