Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Supports the licensed healthcare team in performing 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 is in Vanderbilt Health’s Plastics & Cosmetic Surgery clinic, which provides specialized facial plastic and reconstructive surgical care for aesthetic and functional conditions affecting the face and neck. Care includes evaluation and treatment of concerns such as cosmetic conditions of the nose, ears, and face, facial paralysis, nasal obstruction, scar revision, and synkinesis, with services including rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift surgery, corneal neurotization, Botox injections, dermal fillers, and other facial rejuvenation treatments. The position works Monday through Friday during the day. The role requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program; relevant work experience is listed as less than one year. A comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Relevant work experience: less than one year.
• Fundamental proficiency to assist with and perform clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
• Fundamental proficiency with setup and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Basic experience or training with clinical applications for patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
• Facilitate identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
• Perform or assist with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.
• Collect and document patient screening data for the healthcare team.
• Assist with patient and family education.
• Support office examinations and procedures and communicate with the patient’s healthcare team.

Benefits

• The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A supportive community and sense of purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed