Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Office Support

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the licensed healthcare team by organizing clinic flow, collecting screening data and assisting with patient education and communications.

The role involves direct patient care tasks, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. Certification in medical assisting is preferred; candidates may obtain certification within 120 days as allowed by state guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Patient flow management

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient education

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the licensed healthcare team by organizing clinic flow, collecting screening data and assisting with patient education and communications.

The role involves direct patient care tasks, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. Certification in medical assisting is preferred; candidates may obtain certification within 120 days as allowed by state guidelines.