What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Hyperbaric Tech position at Wound Care NC?
Medical Assistant/ Hyperbaric Tech
Job Description
Seeking a Medical assistant 1-3 days per week as needed.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant will assist the doctor and nurses with various healthcare services following established policies and protocols. The Medical Assistant should be prepared to provide clerical and clinical support in the clinic.
Hyperbaric and Wound Care Experts seeks to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Job Description
Seeking a Medical assistant 1-3 days per week as needed.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant will assist the doctor and nurses with various healthcare services following established policies and protocols. The Medical Assistant should be prepared to provide clerical and clinical support in the clinic.
- willing to train the right person
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times.
- Greets, receives, and prepares patients for appointments
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of a medical office/Clinic.
- Have an understanding of medical diagnosis and medical charts
- Operating hyperbaric chamber/monitoring patient
- Recording and updating medical histories of patients
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials
- Scheduling patient’s appointments
- Performing standard care procedures such as checking vitals
- Clean and maintain all equipment according to infection control standards.
- Answering telephone inquiries from referring providers and patients
- Restock supplies in exam rooms
- Explain treatment procedures to patients.
- Assisting Physician/Nurse during exams.
- Coordinates patient flow
- Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
- Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management.
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Associates degree
- 1-2 years’ experience working in the healthcare field
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Charting/documentation skills
- Medical assistant certification
- 2 years’ experience working in the healthcare field
- Hyperbaric tech experience
- CPR certification
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment
Hyperbaric and Wound Care Experts seeks to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.