Wound Care Technician/Medical Assistant or EMT - Wound Care - Jovive Wound Care - Loma Linda at Vituity in Loma Linda, California

Job Description:

Loma Linda, CA - Seeking Wound Care Technician/Medical Assistants or EMTs

Everybody Has A Role to Play in Transforming Healthcare

As a Wound Care Technician, you play a vital role in supporting our patients and healthcare team through screening incoming calls, verifying insurance eligibility and completion of paperwork, which ensures our patients are treated with accuracy and attention. This is a Wound Care Technician position, but we encourage Medical Assistants and EMTs to apply. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity, our core values matter. We embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. An Ownership Mentality means we all have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole. Finally, our focus on Innovation enables all of us to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change. Ultimately, we are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives, and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. Help us shape the future of healthcare.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Wound Care Technician, EMT's and Medical Assistants with wound care experience are encouraged to apply.
• Applies knowledge of first aid procedures to assist physician/advanced provider in treatment of the patient, including changing dressings and applying bandages.
• Provides accurate, legal, and ethical documentation when performing hands-on patient care.
• Follows standards and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Follows equipment operating instructions to maintain proper operation and functioning; notifies Medical Director of equipment malfunctions.
• Cleans and autoclaves equipment daily.
• Educates advanced providers on proper wound care techniques, including dressings, castings, negative-pressure sound therapy (NPWT), and compression.

Required Experience and Competencies

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience as a Wound Care Technician required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Medical Assistant or Certified Emergency Medical Technician required.
• Healthcare experience in an urgent care or primary care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical compliance.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members, including educating them on proper documentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to uphold Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy regulations.
• Ability to follow privacy policies regarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and HIPAA set forth in the Privacy Policy Manual.
• Ability to report for assigned/confirmed shifts punctually and reliably.
• Numerical aptitude.

The Practice

Jovive Wound Care - Loma Linda, California

• Vituity is about transforming care for the patients it serves, and this service will make an impact on patient lives.
• Advanced Providers will visit patients within their home setting in conjunction with physicians who will be available virtually.
• Services offered include wound debridement, antibacterial treatment, offloading, and biopsy/resection of skin lesions.
• We anticipate seeing 7300+ patients annually.

The Community

• Warm summers, mild winters, and a great place to raise a family.
• Access to high ranking public and charter schools.
• Close proximity to many points of interest: popular amusement parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios, beautiful beaches, wineries, and more!

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%.
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: Four weeks' PTO.
• Student Loan Refinancing Options.
• EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included.
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Wellness program.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

Salary range for this role is $23 - $28 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. We know that when we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we can exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.