Medical Assistant - Hematology/Stem Cell Transplant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks an Intake Medical Assistant to support the licensed healthcare team by preparing patients for visits, assisting with immunizations and venipuncture, and rooming patients with efficient flow.

The role requires collecting screening data, educating patients and families, and coordinating with the health care team to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Intake medical assistant role required, assisting providers and preparing patients.
• Phlebotomy, vital signs, venipuncture and exam room setup as directed by unit standards.
• Collect and document patient screening data for the healthcare team.

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

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Rooming patients

Education

MA certification (recognized programs)

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:

Hematology/Stem Cell Clinic

Job Summary:

Position is 5 days a week, Monday-Friday. 8-hour shifts. This is an intake MA position. Responsible for getting patients ready to see their provider, administering immunizations, venipuncture, and rooming patients.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the licensed healthcare team in performing office examinations and procedures by organizing and managing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting patient screening data, assist with patient and family education and communication with patient's health care team.

MA Certification Organizations

MA certification organizations recognized by Vanderbilt Health as well as the website link to see information on their certification process:

• AMT (America Medical Technologists) - https://www.americanmedtech.org/Medical-Assistant


• AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) - https://www.aama-ntl.org/cma-aama-exam


• NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) - https://www.ncctinc.com/certifications/ma


• NHA (National Health Career Association) - https://www.nhanow.com/certifications/clinical-medical-assistant Can sit for exam if they have 12 months of patient care experience.


• NAHP (National Association for Health Professionals) - https://nahpusa.com/nrcma

Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines

KEY 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.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Appropriately matches equipment, and capital resources to task demands. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.


• Clinical Competencies (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to assist and perform clinical care including but not limited to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration and point of care testing as directed by unit standards.


• Environment of Care (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency with set up and maintenance of patient exam room, supplies and equipment.


• Clinical Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.

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 t