Wound Care Certified RN/LVN -2 years experience required

Hyperbaric Medical Services (HMS), based in San Francisco, California, is a corporation providing patient care and consulting services in the fields of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care. HMS is closely affiliated with Hyperbaric Consultants Medical Group, a team of predominantly sub-specialty trained, certified and boarded hyperbaric/wound care physicians. With over 30 years of cumulative experience in the fields of hyperbaric medicine and wound care, HMS brings a solid platform of clinical, administrative and marketing expertise. This position would provide clinical and administrative support for the practice of several wound care/hyperbaric medicine physicians and a pulmonary/sleep physician. The administrative/supervisory duties of this position are as follows:

• Ensures that all billing and reimbursement issues are addressed quickly and appropriately according to company policies.
• Responsible for direct oversight and continual validation of EMR database for completeness and accuracy.
• Functions as an advocate for all patients in the program.
• Ensures appropriate patient care plans and regimens are in place and followed. Clinical duties of this position are as follows:
• Collaborates with wound care physicians to provide evidence-based wound care treatments to patients.
• Identifies proper candidates for advanced treatments and advocates for the use of those products as appropriate.
• Case manages wound care patients to include identification of non-progressing wounds and advocates for a change in treatment.
• Provides patient education on proper wound healing techniques including nutrition, offloading, elevation, and use of assistive devices.
• Responsible for maintaining of appropriate tissue logs with the use of human tissue products.
• Identifies and advocates for proper diagnostic procedures including lab work and imaging.

As staffing needs dictate, other duties may include intake of patients including vital signs, undressing and dressing of wounds, documentation including wound photography and measurement, room preparation and assistance with in-office procedures. Back-office activities may be required such as insurance verification and authorization, scheduling of procedures and appointments, managing supply levels and storage, sanitization of exam rooms between patients, UV sterilization of exam rooms, and sterilization of surgical instruments utilizing autoclave. The applicant must have amiable, friendly demeanor in the face of a busy medical office. Position requires strong organization and multi-tasking skills. In this office we work as a team and applicant should be willing to identify and expand into gaps when needed. Job hours are consistent throughout the week, 8 hours, but start times vary between 8-10 am.

Pay:

$45.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Experience:

wound care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

LVN or RN (Required) wound care certification now or within 6 months of hire (Preferred) BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person