Medical Assistant: Frontline Care & Patient Flow

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support licenced healthcare teams by coordinating clinic patient flow, collecting screening data, and assisting with procedures. The role includes patient and family education and communication with the care team.

Candidates may obtain certification within 120 days per state guidelines; certification options include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Vanderbilt Health values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Assists with gathering and documenting patient screening data.
• Directs and supports patient flow and unit operations.
• Performs/assists with procedures per standards.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supports patient flow by maintaining supplies and environment.
• Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
• Performs/assists with procedures according to standards.
• Collects and documents patient screening data for the team.
• Assists with patient and family education.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Clinical competencies

Environment of care

Planning & organizing

Education

MA certification (AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP recognized)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support licenced healthcare teams by coordinating clinic patient flow, collecting screening data, and assisting with procedures. The role includes patient and family education and communication with the care team.

Candidates may obtain certification within 120 days per state guidelines; certification options include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Vanderbilt Health values teamwork and professional growth.