Medical Assistant - Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. VUMC is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where employees are valued, and their expertise is challenged. This role involves applying the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. The Medical Assistant will communicate patient information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. Professional growth is encouraged through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
• 1 year of Relevant Work Experience
• LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Nice To Haves

• Care Planning (Novice)
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice)
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice)
• Evidence-Based Practice (Novice)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
• Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
• Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees