Float Medical Assistant — Travel Between Clinics

Tennessee Oncology; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Float Medical Assistant at The Surgical Clinic (TSC) provides essential support to patients and physicians across multiple clinical settings. Travel between assigned locations is required to ensure continuous high‑quality patient care and clinic coverage.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, specimen handling, and close collaboration with the care team to coordinate tests, imaging and procedures while maintaining HIPAA compliance and a patient‑centered approach.

Qualifications

• Preferred LPN or Medical Assistant license, OSHA/HIPAA compliance familiarity.
• Experience charting in an electronic health record (eClinicalWorks preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook & Word) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in clinical settings to ensure patient care.
• Triage patients and assist during in-office procedures.
• Obtain vital signs and document accurately; escalate as needed.
• Collect and label lab specimens; manage results from various EHR systems.
• Schedule imaging, surgeries, labs, etc., and obtain prior authorizations when needed.
• Maintain stock of medications and supplies; keep patient rooms clean.

Skills

Strong clinical support

Patient triage

Adaptability

Team communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Float Medical Assistant at The Surgical Clinic (TSC) provides essential support to patients and physicians across multiple clinical settings. Travel between assigned locations is required to ensure continuous high‑quality patient care and clinic coverage.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, specimen handling, and close collaboration with the care team to coordinate tests, imaging and procedures while maintaining HIPAA compliance and a patient‑centered approach.