Medical Assistant - Walk-In Clinic - Hendersonville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Hendersonville, 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. Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, committed to providing world-class care and advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research. They foster a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated.

Requirements

MA certification recognized by Vanderbilt Health (AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP) or ability to obtain certification within 120 days.
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
12 months of patient care experience (if needing to sit for exam).

Nice To Haves

Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness)
Clinical Competencies (Novice)
Environment of Care (Novice)
Clinical Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness)

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.
Additional duties may be assigned.