Medical Assistant - Adult Behavioral Health - Murfreesboro

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team in office examinations and procedures. The role organizes and manages clinic patient flow, gathers and documents patient screening data, assists with patient and family education, and communicates with the patient's healthcare team. The position is currently scheduled for two days in Murfreesboro and three days at the Main Campus in Nashville. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Candidates may be considered if they can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Less than one year of experience.
Relevant work experience.
Demonstrate fundamental proficiency assisting with or performing clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
Demonstrate fundamental proficiency setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Have limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification from an organization recognized by Vanderbilt Health: AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or NAHP.
Candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days may be considered, in accordance with state guidelines.
Candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may be eligible to sit for a certification exam.

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.
Perform additional duties as assigned.