Lead Medical Assistant Nashville Neurosurgery

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a leader for its Neurosurgery department in Nashville. This role involves overseeing staff, managing operations, and ensuring quality care. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in a medical setting, offering a solid opportunity for professional growth within a respected healthcare system.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• 2 years of experience or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned staff in activities supporting physician practice operations.
• Coordinate shift operations of assigned activities and resources.
• Monitor compliance with policies and oversee staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Compliance Monitoring

Education

High School diploma or Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Neurosurgery
• Schedule: 7:30-4:30 Monday-Friday
• Clinic: Howell Allen Clinic - North Tower Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN; some local travel required

Howell Allen Clinic serves 21 locations and has top surgeons that provide expert, compassionate care for complex brain & spine conditions. Patient-centered care with cutting-edge robotic spine & laser brain tumor surgery.

What You Will Do

• Lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in support of physician practice operations.
• Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Serve as a technical or functional resource and performs similar duties with staff.
• Assign, monitor, and review progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Oversee and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Inventory clinical supplies and place supply orders to maintain desired levels. Receive and organize the handling of medication samples.

What You Will 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 prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 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 with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.