Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team in performing 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. It 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. Clinical activities may include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards. The Medical Assistant helps set up and maintain patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment and documents care using clinical applications. Additional duties may be assigned. Vanderbilt Health recognizes MA 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. The posting notes that candidates may sit for the exam after 12 months of patient care experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than one year.
- MA certification from an organization recognized by Vanderbilt Health, or ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
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.
Benefits
- The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
