Medical Assistant -Full Time

RestorixHealth ®•Taunton, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At RestorixHealth, the mission is to restore health and improve the quality of life for patients with wounds. Medical Assistants are crucial to this mission, working under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, specializing in the care of chronic or slowly healing wounds. This role involves assisting in the implementation of established treatment programs using wound dressing materials within the scope of practice. Medical Assistants also participate in patient education, demonstrating techniques for proper home care, maintaining daily records of treatments and progress, reporting to the physician or nurse, and assisting in minor surgical procedures. Additionally, they may serve as scribes for providers.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certification
CNA or MA with active license/certification in 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 such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
One (1) year in healthcare setting required

Nice To Haves

State Certification preferred but not required (for Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program)

Responsibilities

Function within the state established "Scope of Practice" guidelines for a CNA/MA
Support the center’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives
Perform in accordance with the hospital/center’s policies and procedures
Follow the center’s standards for ethical business conduct
Recognize patients’ rights and responsibilities and support them in performance of job duties
Transcribe as directed when assigned to a provider
Thoroughly and accurately record all elements of patient visit, including but not limited to: wound assessment, lower extremity assessment and procedures
Appropriately apply basic medical terminology and techniques from training
Learn and abide by HIPAA guidelines
Participate in center committees, meetings, in-services and activities
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Participate in data collection activities to support performance improvement
Report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards and policy and procedure non-compliance to the safety coordinator or other designated person
Assist with supply and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
Assist patients to the room observing policies, procedures and safety requirements and according to patient needs
Prepare room according to requirements of patient and procedure to be performed
Assemble and provide properly functioning equipment, supplies and instruments before start of procedure
Assist with the proper and safe positioning of the patient
Assist in the implementation of established treatment programs in the use of wound dressing materials within the scope of practice
Participate in patient education and demonstrate techniques to patients and caregivers enabling proper care at home
Maintain a daily record of treatments used and progress made, reports to the physician or nurse
Assist in minor surgical procedures
Assist as Scribe for providers where applicable

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (with employer match) and Flexible Spending Accounts (General Purpose, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care)
Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Buy-Up Life Insurance (for self, spouse & children), Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Care Discount Program
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
Competitive compensation
Continuous coaching & mentorship