Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative to support patient care and front-office operations at our Nashville campus. You will room patients, take vitals, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, maintain medical records, and schedule visits while ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires certified medical assisting credentials, strong knowledge of EHR systems, and the ability to communicate with diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA or AMT required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients promptly and document vital signs and chief complaints in medical records.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Administer vaccines and injections as ordered by the provider.
• Perform front office duties: answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage records and billing.
• Disinfect rooms and sterilize equipment according to schedule and OSHA standards.
• Support multi-site staffing coverage as needed.

Skills

Front desk

Vital signs

Vaccinations

EHR documentation

Medical terminology

Customer service

Multi-site scheduling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA/AMT)

Tools

EHR systems

Medical equipment

Job description

Meharry Medical College seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative to support patient care and front-office operations at our Nashville campus. You will room patients, take vitals, assist with procedures, administer vaccines, maintain medical records, and schedule visits while ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires certified medical assisting credentials, strong knowledge of EHR systems, and the ability to communicate with diverse patients.