Wound Treatment Assistant

Location Address:

2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $15.99 Maximum Offer $23.76

Summary:

This position provides primary support to the provider by proactively anticipating the provider needs, preparing the patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, maintaining efficient patient flow, and assisting the provider with treatments and procedures. Performs procedures with completed and documented competency within the PHS policy and under the supervision of a provider. Provides support for clerical functions to include scheduling and arriving patients for appointments. Performs activities to maintain a clean, stocked, safe, and well-organized patient care environment. Provides in-basket support with the EMR. This position reports to the Clinic Manager.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Part time FTE: 0.60 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Direct Care Activities:
*Responsible for performing wound technician assistant procedures after comp

Presbyterian Healthcare is seeking a Wound Treatment Assistant to provide essential support to providers and ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities include preparing patients and treatment areas according to established patient preparation guidelines. Assist providers with treatments and procedures under supervision. Support clerical functions , including scheduling, referrals, transcribing orders, prior authorizations, and EMR in-basket management. Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked patient care environment. Ensure smooth patient flow and clinic operations

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (A wearable badge that allows employees to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through theNew Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

This role reports to the Clinic Manager and is ideal for someone with attention to detail, clinical support skills, and a commitment to patient care excellence

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior Healthcare experience within Wound Care preferred
• Successful completion of Clinical Certified Medical Assistant program within the first 12 months of hire
• Successful completion of Wound Treatment Associate certificate within 12 months of hire
  BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required
• Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS)
• Completes all Organizational and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe
• Maintains current knowledge base in skin/wound care and departmental policies

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services