Medical Assistant PRN - Walk-In Clinic - Belle Meade
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team at Vanderbilt Health’s Belle Meade Walk-In Clinic. The role helps organize and manage clinic patient flow, gathers and documents patient screening data, assists with patient and family education, and communicates with the patient’s healthcare team. It also supports office examinations and procedures and helps maintain supplies, equipment, and environmental standards. Certification may be obtained within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines; consideration may be given to candidates who can meet this requirement. The posting identifies several recognized medical assistant certification organizations: AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. NHA exam eligibility may be available with 12 months of patient care experience. The position requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. The stated experience level is less than one year. The role is listed as PRN, and its responsibilities may include additional duties beyond the general overview provided.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience; the stated experience level is less than one year.
- Medical assistant certification from a recognized organization, or ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
- Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in clinical care tasks such as vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency in setting up and maintaining patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Demonstrate basic planning and organizing skills, including prioritizing and organizing assigned work.
Responsibilities
- Direct and support patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
- Help identify resources to meet patients’ 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.
- Support the licensed healthcare team in office examinations and procedures.
- Communicate with patients’ healthcare teams.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to support well-being and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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