Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant administers patient care within the scope of their training and expertise under the supervision of a Physician. The position is part of Vanderbilt Health’s clinical and nursing support workforce, which supports personalized health care and a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Certification as a Medical Assistant from a certifying board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (LIC-Certified Medical Assistant).
Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is 1 year.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Responsibilities

Administer patient care within the scope of training and expertise under the supervision of a Physician.
Complete routine tasks that contribute to team performance, using occasional guidance.
Solve routine problems using discretion and research, and raise concerns appropriately and promptly.
Provide guidance to entry-level co-workers.
Communicate clearly and courteously, build relationships with colleagues, and seek opportunities to develop skills.
Serve others with compassion and provide accurate information and support.
Check work quality and follow safety and regulatory requirements, reporting unsafe conditions.
Complete assigned activities responsibly, use organizational resources thoughtfully, and make data-driven decisions.
Offer or consider ideas to improve day-to-day operations, use appropriate technology and procedures, and adapt to change.