Medical Assistant Float
About The Position
Supports the licensed healthcare team with office examinations and procedures by organizing and managing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting patient screening data, assisting with patient and family education, and communicating with the patient's healthcare team. The role supports patient flow and unit operations, helps identify resources to meet patient healthcare needs, and performs or assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards. Duties may include maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards; assisting with vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards; and documenting patient information. Additional duties may be assigned. Candidates are expected to hold a medical assistant certification from an organization recognized by Vanderbilt Health. Consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. The position requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. The stated experience level is less than one year. This role is part of Vanderbilt Health, an academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. The organization describes a collaborative and supportive community focused on patient care, education, research, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Medical assistant certification from a certification organization recognized by Vanderbilt Health, or ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
- Less than one year of relevant work experience is listed as the experience level.
Responsibilities
- Directs and supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
- Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
- Performs or assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.
- Collects and documents patient screening data for the healthcare team.
- Assists with patient and family education.
- May perform clinical support activities including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
- Communicates with the patient's healthcare team.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
