Medical Assistant - Neurology Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

23h

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. Additional duties may be assigned. The role requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. Vanderbilt-recognized medical assistant certifications include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines. Candidates may sit for the NHA exam with 12 months of patient care experience. The position is part of Vanderbilt Health’s clinical and nursing support workforce, with an emphasis on collaboration, patient service, quality, safety, accountability, effective use of resources, and adapting to change. The role offers a benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience of less than one year is listed.
Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in assisting with and performing clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
Demonstrate proficiency in setting up and maintaining patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Have limited experience or training with clinical applications for patient documentation.
Hold a medical assistant certification recognized by Vanderbilt Health, or be eligible to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.

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.