Medical Assistant

Vanderbilt Health; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in office examinations and procedures. The role organizes clinic patient flow, collects screening data, performs in-office diagnostic testing, and educates patients and families.

You will also manage appointments, triage calls, handle referrals, and collaborate with the care team. The ideal candidate is graduate of a medical assistant program, highly organized, and able to work as part of a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with EHR systems and patient scheduling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinic patient flow and front desk tasks.
• Assist with examinations and in-office diagnostic testing.
• Schedule appointments, triage calls and emails, and handle referrals.
• Maintain patient charts and prepare requisitions.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Adhere to attendance and teamwork requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

EHR proficiency

Scheduling

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health

With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

VIP - Rivergate Clinical Staff

Job Summary

Upon graduation from a medical assistant program, assists provider in performing office examinations and procedures. Organizes and managers clinic patient flow. Gathers/documents patient screening data. Performs in-office diagnostic testing (e.g., Xray's, EKGs). Assists with patient and family education. Cleans rooms and instruments. Orders and distributes supplies. Schedule's appointments and testing, triages phone calls and emails, handles physician correspondence, and manages insurance referrals. The Medical Assistant's position requires a highly organized individual who can safely manage more than one task at a time, move swiftly throughout the varied responsibilities, and work and interact as part of a team. The Medical Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Provider/Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• 1.Customer Servicea)Uses current technology to pull patients expeditiously from waiting rooms to exam areas. b)Proactively communicates delays to patients. Regulates patient flow/check-in as per protocol. Assists and covers the front desk and phones as needed.c)Demonstrates professional behavior in all setting visible to patients and visitors.d)Proactively identifies patient/visitor needs and takes steps to assist.
• 2.Planning and Managing Carea)Gathers screening and other data for the health care team.b)Demonstrates individual and team accountability by meeting basic patient/family needs: oAccompanies patients/families to exam rooms oPrepares patient for examination oPerforms diagnostic testing (e.g., spirometry).c)Works with MD/provider to maintain efficient, effective clinic flow; checks schedules and organizes patient flow. Assist in patient call-backs and call-in prescriptions under direction of the physiciansd)Assists MD/provider with routine office procedure oPulls patient charts for labs, x-ray reports, consultation letters and other clinical informationoAssesses reason for visit along with documenting height, weight, temperature, and vital signse)Fulfills clerical responsibilitiesoMaintains patient charts and other care documentsoPrepares diagnostic testing requisitionsoSends/receives and accurately routes referral and precertification informationoSchedule's
• 3.Patient/Family Education Distributes patient family education material as directed by clinical staff Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
• 4.Continuous Learning Participates in staff meetings. Develops and achieves personal and professional goals. Contributes to the achievement of VIP goals. Participates in the quality improvement through data collection and documentation.
• 5.Communication and Collaboration Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team. Coordinate's patient care as directed by the MD/provider. Uses EHR effectively. Personal behavior positively influences environment. Receives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• 6.Triages patient/family calls; responds to phone/email patient messages. Responds to patient questions/concerns/problems. Refers to immediate supervisor, clinic staff or provider
• 7.Regular and reliable attendance required
• 8.All other duties as assigned

Technical Capabilities

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

1 year

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.