Medical Assistant - Pediatric Heart Institute

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the licensed healthcare team in performing office examinations and procedures by organizing and managing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting patient screening data, assisting with patient and family education and communication with the patient's healthcare team. The Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell has been pioneering innovative heart procedures and technology for decades. We combine our research and personalized care to provide the best possible outcomes for the children and families we serve, whether a congenital heart condition is found during pregnancy, at birth or later on. Our nationally-ranked team of fetal and general cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons and support staff are experts in diagnosing and treating all kinds of heart conditions, from minor to complex cases. No matter how complicated your child's condition is, we are committed to helping them live a healthier life and giving them the best chance for a healthy future.

Requirements

MA certification organizations recognized by Vanderbilt Health as well as the website link to see information on their certification process: AMT (America Medical Technologists), AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing), NHA (National Health Career Association), NAHP (National Association for Health Professionals)
Can sit for exam if they have 12 months of patient care experience.
Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Relevant Work Experience
Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.
Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to assist and perform clinical care including but not limited to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration and point of care testing as directed by unit standards.
Environment of Care (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency with set up and maintenance of patient exam room, supplies and equipment.
Clinical Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.

Responsibilities

Directs and supports patient flow as well as unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit environmental standards.
Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
Performs/assists with procedures according to organizational/departmental standards.
Collects and documents patient screening data for the healthcare team.
Assists with patient and family education.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.