Versatile Medical Assistant - Float Roles & Frontline Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks 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.

Certification within 120 days may be considered; strong clinical skills in vital signs, phlebotomy, and specimen handling are desirable as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Supports the licensed healthcare team in performing office examinations and procedures.
• Assists with gathering and documenting patient screening data.
• Opportunity to obtain MA certification within 120 days according to state guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Medication administration

Point-of-care testing

Education

Certified Medical Assistant programs

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Medical office equipment

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks 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.

Certification within 120 days may be considered; strong clinical skills in vital signs, phlebotomy, and specimen handling are desirable as part of a collaborative care team.