Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Examinations

Montgomery College; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the licensed healthcare team by organizing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting screening data, and assisting with patient and family education. The role requires active collaboration with the health care team and adherence to clinical standards.

Direct exposure to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing may be involved as directed by unit standards.

Qualifications

• 12 months of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification within 120 days may be considered per state guidelines.
• Certification from recognized MA programs encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supports patient flow and unit operations.
• Collects and documents patient screening data.
• Assists with patient and family education and communication.
• Performs/assists with procedures under supervision and maintains supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical documentation

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the licensed healthcare team by organizing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting screening data, and assisting with patient and family education. The role requires active collaboration with the health care team and adherence to clinical standards.

Direct exposure to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing may be involved as directed by unit standards.