Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

16h

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. The position is part of Vanderbilt Health's Internal Medicine Clinical Team. Candidates may be considered if they can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. Vanderbilt Health recognizes MA certifications from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Candidates may sit for the NHA certification exam with 12 months of patient care experience. The role requires fundamental awareness of planning and organizing and clinical patient documentation, as well as novice proficiency in clinical care and the environment of care. Clinical tasks may include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, point-of-care testing, and setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment. This role offers the opportunity to make an impact at Vanderbilt Health and is supported by a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings. Vanderbilt Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience is listed as 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.
NHA certification exam candidates may sit for the exam with 12 months of patient care experience.

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.
Perform clinical care tasks such as vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
Set up and maintain patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.