Licensed Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Medical Assistant will work in the Sarah Cannon Transplant & Cellular Therapy Clinic at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, serving a BMT/Hematology/Oncology patient population. The role provides clinical expertise to help ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care and works as part of a supportive team.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Up to six days per month may involve outreach clinic travel on Wednesdays and Fridays, which will make those workdays longer. The Medical Assistant must be comfortable with phlebotomy, communicate effectively, and take initiative to support other operational workflow needs during occasional downtime.

Requirements

• At least one year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must hold an acceptable Medical Assistant certification: RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or ABR-OE credentials; alternatively, eligible candidates must obtain certification within the stated timeframe.
• Comfort with phlebotomy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative when there is occasional downtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
• Give injections and assist with laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer telephone calls to the practice and screen for referral.
• Support other operational workflow needs during occasional downtime.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED