Patient Care Medical Assistant | Front & Back Office

Meharrry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a Medical Assistant/PSR to join the Main Campus team. The role supports providers by preparing patients for examinations, administering vaccines, and assisting with procedures.

You will handle front desk tasks, document in the EMR, schedule evaluations, and ensure a clean, safe clinical space. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, 1–2 years of clinic experience, and BLS CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) desired.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and place patients in rooms, obtain vitals and brief history, document in medical records.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, administer vaccines/injections as ordered.
• Perform front desk duties: phones, scheduling, records, payments, and data entry.
• Document patient interventions, track test results, and communicate with patients as directed by the Provider.
• Disinfect rooms and sterilize equipment; maintain a clean patient environment.

Skills

Front office

Medical terminology

EMR documentation

Patient communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Meharry Medical College seeks a Medical Assistant/PSR to join the Main Campus team. The role supports providers by preparing patients for examinations, administering vaccines, and assisting with procedures.

You will handle front desk tasks, document in the EMR, schedule evaluations, and ensure a clean, safe clinical space. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, 1–2 years of clinic experience, and BLS CPR certification is preferred.