Medical Assistant - Heart & Vascular Institute - Columbia

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Organization

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

Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

• Less than 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.