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INTRODUCTION
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
ORGANIZATION:
CHOC DOT 9 Clinical
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
POSITION HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
No Night
No Weekends
No Holidays
The Neurology specialists at Monroe Carell work with your family to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves. Your family has access to our experts in pediatric neurological care, but also to leading-edge research that only one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation can provide.
KEY 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.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- 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 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: 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: Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency with set up and maintenance of patient exam room, supplies and equipment.
- Clinical Patient Documentation: Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.
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.
- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
- Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

INTRODUCTION
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
ORGANIZATION:
CHOC DOT 9 Clinical
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
POSITION HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
No Night
No Weekends
No Holidays
The Neurology specialists at Monroe Carell work with your family to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves. Your family has access to our experts in pediatric neurological care, but also to leading-edge research that only one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation can provide.
KEY 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.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- 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 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: 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: Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency with set up and maintenance of patient exam room, supplies and equipment.
- Clinical Patient Documentation: Has limited experience or training working with clinical applications for patient documentation.
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.
- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
- Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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Align your credentials with VUMC's requirements
VUMC Clinical Medical Assistant roles typically require a recognized CMA or RMA certification. Confirm your credential is from an accredited body like AAMA or AMT before applying, since uncertified applicants are screened out before sponsorship conversations begin.
Target VUMC's specialty clinics directly
VUMC runs dozens of specialty practices, from cardiology to oncology, each with independent hiring needs. Searching by department rather than the general Clinical Medical Assistant title surfaces openings where hiring managers have more urgency and more flexibility on sponsorship.
Find open roles through Migrate Mate
Browse current Clinical Medical Assistant openings at VUMC on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers. This saves time you'd otherwise spend manually checking VUMC's career portal and cross-referencing sponsorship history.
Clarify sponsorship intent in your cover letter
Healthcare employers often assume sponsorship complexity is prohibitive. Address your visa need directly and concisely in your cover letter, noting the visa type you require, so hiring managers at VUMC can route your application to HR before making an offer.
Understand how TN status works for this role
If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, TN status is a faster path than H-1B for qualifying allied health roles. Verify that your specific CMA duties and credential meet DOL's TN medical technologist criteria before requesting TN sponsorship from VUMC's HR team.
Plan your H-1B filing timeline around VUMC's HR calendar
H-1B cap filings open each March for an October 1 start date. Confirm your offer and complete all USCIS petition paperwork with VUMC's immigration counsel well before February to avoid missing the registration window.
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Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Medical Assistants?
Yes, Vanderbilt University Medical Center sponsors H-1B visas for Clinical Medical Assistant roles. As a large academic medical center, VUMC works with immigration counsel experienced in healthcare petitions. You'll need to confirm sponsorship with the specific hiring department early in the process, since timelines depend on the H-1B cap registration window each spring.
Which visa types are commonly used for Clinical Medical Assistant roles at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
VUMC has sponsored H-1B, EB-2, EB-3, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT candidates for Clinical Medical Assistant positions. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates completing their practical training period. TN is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose credentials align with DOL's medical technologist category. H-1B and employment-based Green Card pathways apply for longer-term placements.
What qualifications and experience does VUMC expect for Clinical Medical Assistant candidates?
VUMC typically requires a Certified Medical Assistant credential from a USCIS-recognized accrediting body such as AAMA or AMT, along with clinical experience in a comparable outpatient or specialty care setting. Familiarity with electronic health records, strong patient communication skills, and the ability to perform clinical procedures like venipuncture strengthen your application significantly.
How do I apply for Clinical Medical Assistant jobs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
Search for open Clinical Medical Assistant positions on Migrate Mate, which lists current VUMC roles filtered by visa sponsorship availability. You can also apply directly through VUMC's career portal. Tailor your application to the specific department or clinic, and address your visa sponsorship need clearly in your cover letter to ensure HR routes your file correctly from the start.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at VUMC for Clinical Medical Assistants?
Timeline varies by visa type. F-1 OPT authorization typically takes up to 90 days through your university's international office before your start date. H-1B sponsorship requires USCIS registration in March with an October 1 start if selected. TN status for eligible candidates can be processed at the border or port of entry with fewer delays. Starting the conversation with VUMC's HR team well before your current authorization expires gives you the most flexibility.
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