MEDICAL ASSISTANT-WOUND CARE at Methodist Hospitals

Under the supervision of the wound care team, you will be responsible for assisting with dressing changes to patients and assisting the wound care team as directed. This includes dressing changes, when supervised by WCN, and reporting changes in the wound to the wound care team. Also support pressure ulcer prevention (PUP) education and supply management/stock. Interact with patients, families and the healthcare team to help promote wound healing.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

1. *Assists Wound care team providers in daily wound care evals, treatments, and procedures as directed.

2. *Assists with stocking wound care supplies, supply charges, cleaning and maintaining equipment

3. *Assists in patient care as needed to ensure good skin care is being maintained

4. Assists in pressure ulcer prevention and education to staff

5. Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Job Specific (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with patients and the healthcare team.

• Must be compassionate and have the ability to empathize with patients

• Able to follow instructions and take direction when given 

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent is Required

Educational Requirements

CERTIFIED/REGISTERED Medical Assistant, through a nationally recognized association

(AAMA; AMT).

Experience

1 year of experience in Wound Care is Preferred

Certifications and Licensures

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant is Required

Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant through a nationally recognized association* is Required

Current BLS certification is Required

*CERTIFIED/REGISTERED Medical Assistant, through a nationally recognized association (AAMA; AMT), is required within 6 months of hire or within 6 months of March 1, 2017.

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.