Medical Assistant - Pediatric Multi-Specialties Clinic - Murfreesboro

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team in office examinations and procedures by organizing and managing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting patient screening data, assisting with patient and family education, and communicating with the patient's healthcare team. The role supports patient care and clinic operations through maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards; identifying resources for patient healthcare needs; and performing or assisting with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards. Clinical work may include assisting with vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards. The position also involves setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment, and using clinical applications for patient documentation. Additional duties may be assigned. The role is with CHOC Rutherford County Clinics at Vanderbilt Health. Candidates may be considered if they can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. Recognized certification organizations listed include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP; eligibility to sit for an exam may be available with 12 months of patient care experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience is listed; experience level is less than one year.
Medical Assistant certification from a recognized organization, or the ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
Certification organizations recognized by Vanderbilt Health include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP.

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.
Set up and maintain patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Perform or assist with clinical care activities such as vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.