Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
About the Role
Vanderbilt Executive Wellness and Concierge Medicine accommodates individuals seeking to establish a primary care doctor with advanced personal access. Doctors are always accessible, saving valuable time when a health care need arises.
Key Responsibilities
- Directs and supports patient flow and 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.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Technical Capabilities
- Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness)
- Clinical Competencies (Novice): Assists and performs clinical care including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point of care testing as directed.
- Environment of Care (Novice): Set up and maintenance of patient exam room, supplies, and equipment.
- Clinical Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or training with clinical applications for patient documentation.
Core Accountabilities
- Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures.
- Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.
Core Capabilities
- Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds and maintains relationships, communicates effectively.
- Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves routine problems, offers meaningful advice and support.
- Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
- Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, stewards organizational resources, makes data-driven decisions.
- Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, adapts to change.
Qualifications
Certifications
- MA certification from organizations recognized by Vanderbilt Health, including:
- AMT (America 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 can sit for the MA exam if they have 12 months of patient care experience.
- Consideration may be given to candidates who can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.
Work Experience
- Relevant Work Experience
- Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Education
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.