Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team in office examinations and procedures. The role helps organize and manage 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 clinic operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards, and performs or assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards. Vanderbilt Health recognizes certifications from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Candidates may be considered if they can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. Candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may be eligible to sit for an exam. The position is part of Primary Care ECL. The role requires less than one year of experience and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Less than one year of experience level indicated.
Demonstrated ability to assist with clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
Ability to set up and maintain patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Basic familiarity or training with clinical applications for patient documentation.
Must hold a certification recognized by Vanderbilt Health, or be able to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines; candidates with 12 months of patient care experience may be able to sit for an exam.

Responsibilities

Directs and supports patient flow and unit operations, including maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
Performs or assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.
Collects and documents patient screening data for the healthcare team.
Assists with patient and family education.
Communicates with the patient's healthcare team.