Ihc Health Services-posted 3 months ago
$18 - $24/Yr
Full-time
Murray, UT
Personal and Laundry Services

The Wound Care Tech supports and facilitates the treatment and healing of patients under the direction of the Wound and Hyperbaric Service. The incumbent assists Physicians and other licensed providers in providing cost effective, high quality patient care. The Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient's visit and condition. Responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

  • Performs clinical duties within acceptable standards of care as needed for assigned facility.
  • Sets up equipment and instruments and prepares patients for procedures.
  • Performs patient care as directed and within training provided (e.g., removes dressings, applies topical therapies, applies wound dressings).
  • Utilizes both clean and sterile techniques for NPWT applications and other procedures.
  • Understands and applies wound healing principles.
  • Knowledgeable of advanced wound care products and technologies.
  • Obtains ankle or brachial index measurements on patients under direction of ordering clinicians and department policy.
  • Performs intake process as specified by provider and nursing staff.
  • Provides patient instruction and care as directed.
  • Reports changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the provider or nursing staff.
  • Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assists patients with questions, directions, coordinating transportation, scheduling follow-up appointments.
  • Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations.
  • Assembles necessary documents and supplies.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies by ordering and restocking as needed.
  • Utilizes computer applications as needed.
  • Ensures orders for home health, durable medical equipment (DME), skilled nursing facility (SNF), etc. are completed and communicated appropriately.
  • Assigns appropriate procedural and diagnostic coding under the direction of the provider.
  • Current certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in state of practice, or Current certification as a Medical Assistant (MA) in state of practice, or 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant, or Current certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) in state of practice.
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
  • Experience with safe patient transfers.
  • Completion of competency assessment and skills checklist within 90 days of hire.
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
  • Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers.
  • Current national MA certification from one of the following: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
  • Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
  • Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
  • Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.
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