Medical Assistant PRN - Center for Women's Health - One Hundred Oaks

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant 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 also supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards; helps identify resources to meet patient healthcare needs; and performs or assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.

The position requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. Vanderbilt-recognized medical assistant certifications include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may be eligible to sit for an exam, and consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. The listed experience level is less than one year.

This PRN role is with Vanderbilt Health’s Center for Women’s Health at One Hundred Oaks. The position calls for fundamental awareness of clinical patient documentation and planning and organizing, as well as novice proficiency in clinical competencies and maintaining the environment of care. Vanderbilt describes a collaborative workplace that supports professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than one year.
• Medical assistant certification from a Vanderbilt-recognized organization, or the ability to obtain certification within 120 days where permitted by state guidelines.
• Fundamental awareness of clinical applications used for patient documentation.
• Fundamental awareness of planning and organizing work and resources.
• Novice proficiency assisting with clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
• Novice proficiency setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.

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.
• Communicate with the patient’s healthcare team.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive community and collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed