Medical Assistant - Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team in performing 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 part of Vanderbilt Health's OTO Clinical Staff 2 organization and supports clinic operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. Medical assistant certification from an organization recognized by Vanderbilt Health is expected; consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. Candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may be able to sit for a certification exam. The position requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. The role offers a benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Medical assistant certification from an organization recognized by Vanderbilt Health, or ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
Fundamental planning and organizing skills, including prioritizing and organizing assigned work and anticipating basic resource needs.
Ability to assist with clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
Ability to set up and maintain patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Basic familiarity with clinical applications for patient documentation.

Responsibilities

Directs and supports patient flow and unit operations, including 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 as assigned.