Medical Assistant PRN - Walk-In Clinic - Belle Meade
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team with office examinations and procedures. The role helps organize and manage clinic patient flow, gathers and documents screening data, assists with patient and family education, and communicates with the patient's healthcare team. The Medical Assistant also supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards; identifying resources to meet patient healthcare needs; and performing or assisting with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards. Clinical capabilities include assisting with vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards, as well as setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment. The position requires basic organization and planning for assigned work. Additional duties may be assigned. Vanderbilt Health recognizes certifications from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Candidates may be considered if they can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. Candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may sit for an exam.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Less than one year of experience level is listed.
- Ability to assist with clinical care that may include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing according to unit standards.
- Ability to set up and maintain patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Certification from a Vanderbilt Health-recognized organization (AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or NAHP), or ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
- Candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may 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.
- Communicate with the patient's healthcare team.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Supportive community and a sense of purpose.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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