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Medical Assistant TempForce

Job Summary:
VUMC Temp Force has a full-time opportunity for a certified Medical Assistant at our Meds Peds Primary Clinic at One Hundred Oaks.The Medical Assistant 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.

Department Summary:

Vanderbilt Temp Force is operated by Human Resources at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It was created to connect temporary talent to all areas of VUMC. Temp Force places diverse and skilled personnel to departments across the Medical Center. Working as a temporary employee lets you showcase your talents, education, and skills while exploring the various jobs Vanderbilt offers and potentially find permanent employment.

The Vanderbilt Med-Peds Practice is a group of doctors who care for children, adults and families. They enjoy getting to know their patients and working together to maintain general wellness or assist in times of acute or chronic illness. The doctors are board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Position Shift:

• Days: M-F 8am-4:30pm
• Length of assignment: Ongoing; Possible temp to hire

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* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

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* The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.

* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

* National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

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Additional Key Elements/ 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