Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team in the Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic by organizing and managing patient flow, gathering and documenting screening data, assisting providers with documentation, and supporting patient and family education and communication with the healthcare team. All patient care activities are performed under the delegation or supervision of a licensed professional and in accordance with Vanderbilt Health standards and applicable licensure and certification regulations. The role supports clinic operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards; assisting with procedures; collecting and documenting patient data; coordinating and scheduling appointments and procedures; and helping lead daily care team huddles. Clinical competencies may include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing, as directed by unit standards. The position requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program and lists one year of relevant work experience. Vanderbilt Health recognizes medical assistant certifications from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.
Medical assistant certification; consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.
Ability to collect, report, and accurately document objective and subjective patient data in a timely manner.
Fundamental proficiency in medical terminology, patient documentation, patient scheduling, and exam-room setup and maintenance.

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.
Lead daily care team huddles and facilitate care team activities.
Coordinate follow-up appointments or procedures required for patients.
Schedule appointments or procedures through clinical communication or direct request.
Support physician or advanced practice practitioner documentation and activities during visits.
Assist with clinical care activities such as vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.