Medical Assistant - Vanderbilt Heart & Vascular Institute

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Murfreesboro, TN

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 patient screening data, assists with patient and family education, and communicates with the patient’s healthcare team. The position is with VHVI OP Murfreesboro at Vanderbilt Heart & Vascular Institute. Candidates may be considered if they can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. Vanderbilt Health recognizes certifications from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. The posting notes that candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may be able to sit for an exam. The role requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. Relevant work experience is listed, with an experience level of less than one year. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or 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 Health-recognized organization (AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or NAHP), or ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
Fundamental proficiency in clinical care activities such as vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing, as directed by unit standards.
Fundamental proficiency in setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Basic familiarity or training with clinical applications for patient documentation.

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 additional duties beyond the listed general overview.