Medical Assistant
Healing Partners
- Location
- Onsite (Newark, New Jersey · Morristown, New Jersey)
- Compensation
- $22 - $28/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Healing Partners is a wound care solution provider partnering with skilled nursing facilities to detect, treat, and manage patient wounds. The Medical Assistant role supports clinical operations by documenting patient encounters and assisting with wound care procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
Full job details
The Medical Assistant (MA) supports the daily clinical operations of the wound care practice by performing dual responsibilities as both a Medical Scribe and a clinical assistant. This role ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters while providing hands-on clinical support to the wound care provider. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH HEALING PARTNERS:
- Competitive salary/rate
- Monday-Friday day schedule
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, eligible on 1st day of month following start date
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- 401k, Short Term/Long Term disability and life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discount Programs
Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Document real-time patient encounters during examinations and procedures under the provider’s direction.
- Accurately record patient histories, physical exam findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.
- Enter orders for medications, labs, and imaging as directed by the provider (per scope and clinic protocols).
- Maintain organized and thorough electronic medical records (EMR) to support accurate billing and continuity of care.
- Ensure all documentation complies with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
- Prepare visit summaries and assist in chart completion before the visit is closed.
Wound Care Clinical Support
- Prepare exam rooms, supplies, and instruments for wound care procedures.
- Assist the provider with wound assessments, dressing changes, debridement setup, compression therapy preparation, and other in-clinic treatments.
- Clean, dress, and bandage wounds under provider supervision and within MA scope.
- Take and document wound measurements, photographs, and progress notes.
- Perform basic clinical tasks including vital signs, patient intake, medication reconciliation, and patient education.
- Maintain infection-control standards and proper sterilization procedures.
- Manage wound care supply inventory and ensure equipment readiness.
Assistant Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required, Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, RMA, CCMA, etc.)
- Previous experience in wound care, dermatology, or specialized outpatient care is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong patient communication skills and professional bedside manner
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA compliance).
- Ability to type 45+ words per minute
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and assist during procedures
- Comfort with handling wound care dressings, bodily fluids, and clinical equipment
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and support patient mobility as needed
Work Environment:
- The job duties and functions for this position are required to be on-site 5 days/week.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00-28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Patients' homes