Medical Assistant Wound and Plastic Surgery Clinic

## Medical Assistant Wound and Plastic Surgery Clinic Apply locations:
BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4450655
** Primary City/State:
** Phoenix, Arizona
** Department Name:
** BUMCP Plastic Surgery
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Careon The academic medicine difference. At the center of Banner – University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Join a nationally recognized health care leader and experience the future of medicine today.

Banner – University Medical Center Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic is part of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. The clinic offers treatment options for patients with complicated, chronic and non-healing wounds. Our multi-disciplinary team, which includes family practice physicians, plastic surgeons, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, general surgeons and orthopedic surgeons, all have advanced training in wound care.

Our clinicians have national certification and expertise in caring for patients with wounds. We use a case management model to help patients navigate through the complex health care arena
** Location**:
Banner Wound, Plastics, and Trauma Clinic – 1012 E Willetta St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

This is a full time (40 hours/week), day shift position:
Monday
- Friday, 7:30am-4pm.  Perfect for detail oriented, flexible, problem solver with strong authorization experience, customer service skills and ability to multi-task with a positive demeanor. We are a very hard working and competent group.  We provide lots of hands on training on a continual basis.  Our clinic allows for staff to learn a ton about all aspects of this clinic- clinical, data driven info, etc.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve MagnetTM recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
4. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to…