Wound Care Assistant at Southcoast Health System, Inc.

Overview:

Community Focused. Care Driven. 

 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

 

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

 

We are searching for a talented Wound Care Assistant 

 

Hours: 24 flex 32hrs  

Shift: Day shift, 7:45am - 4:30pm    

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

  

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

 

Responsibilities:Position repots to Manager, Wound Care Center or designee. Perform a variety of clinic duties related to providing assistance to nursing staff in carrying out wound care treatments and medical office tasks related to ongoing department functions.Qualifications:

• Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent is required.
• Must have successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant/Aide program.
• BLS certification is required.
• Prior experience with an electronic medical record and/or health related computer software is preferred.
• Customer service experience or training preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in healthcare setting or related medical office or clinic practice is preferred.
• Fluency in a language other than English is preferred.
• National third- party certification is required for medical assistants within 13 months of hire.
• Current certification in one of the following: Nursing Assistant/Aide or Medical Assistant.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

 

 

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. 

Pay Range:USD $17.66 - USD $29.70 /Hr. Apply Now