Wound Care Technician/Medical Assistant or EMT - Wound Care - Jovive Wound Care - Mission Viejo at Vituity in Mission Viejo, California

Job Description:

Mission Viejo, CA - Seeking Wound Care Technician

Everybody Has A Role to Play in Transforming Healthcare

As a Wound Care Technician, you play a vital role in our mission to improve lives. Support 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. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• 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 - Mission Viejo, California

• Vituity is about transforming care for the patients it serves, and this service will make an impact on patient lives.
• AP driven site.
• We anticipate seeing 6700+ 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 compensation and 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: 3-4 weeks' vacation, Paid holidays, Sabbatical
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• Professional and Career Development Program
• EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included
• Wellness program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Vituity community 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 $25.74 - $32.18 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. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we 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.