Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension's Holy Family Health Center in Nashville, TN is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient visits, document vital signs, and manage front-desk tasks to keep care flowing smoothly.

The role requires a Certified Medical Assistant, BLS, and bilingual Spanish/English. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, in a full-time daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; professional licensure/certification can substitute.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
• BLS provider certification required within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment environments and conduct initial screenings for patient visits.
• Document vital signs and care journeys accurately for clinical decisions.
• Transcribe and process orders for labs and imaging to ensure timely follow-up.
• Manage front-of-house communications and maintain medical supplies.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Front-desk communication

Clinical documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Nashville, TN

• Facility : Holy Family Health Center

• Specialty : Primary Care

• Schedule : Full-time | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate seamless patient visits by preparing treatment environments and conducting initial screenings to ensure every individual feels welcomed and ready for care

• Capture the patient's story by accurately documenting vital signs and care journeys, providing the medical team with the high-quality data needed for precise clinical decisions.

• Facilitate essential treatments by transcribing and processing orders for labs and imaging, ensuring patients receive the follow-up services they need without delay.

• Support the clinical flow by managing front-of-house communications and maintaining medical supplies so the care team can remain focused on the patient.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Certified Medical Assistant obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Approved credentialing bodies include, but may not be limited to: American Medical Technologists, National Healthcare Assoc, National Center for Competency Testing, National Assoc for Health Professionals and American Assoc of Medical Assistants.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

• Must be willing to work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• Require Bilingual Spanish/English

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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