Medical Assistant - Walk-In Clinic - Cool Springs

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Franklin, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the licensed healthcare team in performing office examinations and procedures by organizing and managing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting patient screening data, assisting with patient and family education, and communication with the patient's health care team. MA certification organizations recognized by Vanderbilt Health include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.

Requirements

MA certification from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or NAHP, or ability to obtain certification within 120 days.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant Work Experience.
Less than 1 year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Can sit for exam if they have 12 months of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Directs and supports patient flow as well as unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit environmental standards.
Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
Performs/assists with procedures according to organizational/departmental standards.
Collects and documents patient screening data for the healthcare team.
Assists with patient and family education.
Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedures that apply to your own job.
Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.
Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
Builds and maintains relationships by seeking to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and developing relationships across areas.
Communicates effectively by openly sharing information with others and communicating in a clear and courteous manner.
Serves others with compassion by investing time to understand the problems and needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
Solves complex problems by seeking to understand issues, solving routine problems, and raising proper concerns in a timely manner.
Offers meaningful advice and support by listening carefully to understand the issues and providing accurate information and support.
Performs excellent work by checking work quality before delivery and asking relevant questions to meet quality standards.
Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by demonstrating basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinking beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
Stewards organizational resources by displaying an understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
Makes data-driven decisions by using accurate information and good decision-making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Generates new ideas by willingly proposing/accepting ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
Applies technology by absorbing new technology quickly and understanding when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
Adapts to change by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporating change instructions into own area of work.