Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care - University Pediatrics Clinic

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Role

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

Vanderbilt Children's University Pediatrics at One Hundred Oaks is committed to building ongoing relationships to address children’s medical needs as they grow. The goal is to keep your child well through comprehensive medical care from birth through adolescence during regular visits, whether sick or well. Same-day access linked to your child’s complete medical record ensures continuity of care.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No nights, no holidays, no weekends.

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.
• Planning & Organizing: Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments.
• Clinical Competencies: Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to assist and perform clinical care including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
• Environment of Care: Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency with setup and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Clinical Patient Documentation: Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant (MA) certification from one of the following organizations (or ability to obtain within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines):
  • AMT (American Medical Technologists)
  • AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
  • NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
  • NHA (National Health Career Association)
  • NAHP (National Association for Health Professionals)
• Candidates may sit for the certification exam if they have 12 months of patient care experience.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Supports colleagues by developing self and others, building relationships, and communicating effectively.
• Delivers excellent services by serving others with compassion, solving routine problems, and offering meaningful advice and support.
• Ensures high quality by performing excellent work and fulfilling safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manages resources effectively by demonstrating accountability, stewarding organizational resources, and making data-driven decisions.
• Fosters innovation by generating new ideas, applying technology, and adapting to change.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.