Medical Assistant PRN - Orthopaedic Clinic - Antioch
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team in office examinations and procedures. The role organizes and manages 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 unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards; helps identify resources to meet patient healthcare needs; and performs or assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards. The position requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. Vanderbilt-recognized medical assistant certifications include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days may be considered in accordance with state guidelines. The posting notes that candidates with 12 months of patient care experience can sit for an exam. This PRN role is with Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Antioch. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient care within Vanderbilt Health and is supported by a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Medical assistant certification from a Vanderbilt-recognized organization, or the ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
- Clinical competencies include assisting with or performing vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
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.
- Communicate with the patient’s healthcare team.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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