Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Education

INAAP; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks an adaptable Medical Assistant to support licensed clinicians by coordinating clinic patient flow, gathering screening data, and educating patients and families. Certification through recognized MA programs is encouraged, with potential certification within 120 days per state guidelines.

The role requires assisting with procedures, vital signs, and maintaining clean, well-equipped exam rooms to ensure efficient patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize clinic flow and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Fundamental proficiency in vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and 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.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Clinical competencies

Environment of care

Clinical patient documentation

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks an adaptable Medical Assistant to support licensed clinicians by coordinating clinic patient flow, gathering screening data, and educating patients and families. Certification through recognized MA programs is encouraged, with potential certification within 120 days per state guidelines.

The role requires assisting with procedures, vital signs, and maintaining clean, well-equipped exam rooms to ensure efficient patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.