UNHS Careers


Join a winning team that is helping to improve the health of Nashville!

United Neighborhood Health Services has a distinct Mission to improve the health and quality of life of the underprivileged, vulnerable and minority infants, children, teens, adults and seniors of Nashville/Davidson County and Middle Tennessee by providing health services and programs and promoting health policies that prevent and control disease, injury and disability.

We offer satisfying careers for people ready to bring their talent and skills to help us serve the underserved. As community leaders, we are a force for change. With compassion, commitment and integrity, we are building a healthier tomorrow for our community. Through direct health services of the highest quality and through being an active voice for social justice, we are dedicated to assuring every child a healthy start in life, all youth a chance to fulfill their dreams, every adult a life without fear of violence and discrimination and every senior care and dignity.

Many opportunities await you!

To explore our career opportunities listed below, click on the position that interests you, review the job description, and follow the “Application Process” steps listed at the end of the job description.


Ongoing Positions


Bilingual Call Center Representative

The Bilingual Call Center Representative works closely with patients to schedule appointments for primary and preventative care at each of UNHS’ clinics. CCRs navigate each Provider’s schedule and place appointments in the most efficient time slot. CCRs are responsible for the work flow of each schedule. CCRs must make every effort, while remaining within the scope of their position, to resolve patient needs before diverting them. CCRs must multi-task and may be assigned a specific range of duties by their supervisor to improve efficiency and assure quality of patient care.
 
Qualifications:
  •     Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
  •     At least 1-2 years experience in a Customer Service environment
  •     Knowledgeable in medical terminology in English as well as Spanish and strong interpersonal skills
  •     Good computer, spelling, filing and other general office skills
  •     Good basic reading, writing and math skills
  •     Good basic technical knowledge and skills related to clinical duties
  •     Ability to speak clearly and to use tact, discretion and sensitivity with patients
  •     Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with providers, referral sources and other business representatives
  •     Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information Commitment to UNHS Mission



Submit cover letter and resume to:
opportunity@unitedneighborhood.org

Medical Assistant

The medical assistant is a member of the clinical team, working closely with the front office, other medical assistants and nurses, and providers to assure that patients are seen as quickly and efficiently as possible and provided the full range of primary and preventive care of the highest quality as established by protocol in a sensitive manner.
 
Medical assistants must multi-task and may be assigned a specific range of duties by their supervisor to improve efficiency and assure quality of patient care.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • Education as medical assistant or a combination of education and experience that results in required competencies
  • Good computer, spelling, filing and other general office skills
  • Good basic reading, writing and math skills
  • Good basic technical knowledge and skills related to clinical duties
  • Ability to speak clearly and to use tact, discretion and sensitivity with patients
  • Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with providers, referral sources and other business representatives. 
  • Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information



Submit cover letter and resume to:
opportunity@unitedneighborhood.org

Medical Doctor

The Medical Doctor is responsible for the provision of health care services to patients who receive their care at UNHS health centers. Such care may involve ambulatory services, night call care, hospital care and other as specified by UNHS.  The Medical Doctor is expected to participate in quality assurance activity, member satisfaction, appropriate utilization of health care resources, electronic health record use and team meetings.
The Medical Doctor supports the UNHS mission to assure access of the underserved to healthcare, to engage patients in a meaningful healthcare experience through the patient-centered health home model, to provide high quality healthcare and to participate in controlling the cost of such care.
The Medical Doctor supports integrated healthcare involving behavioral health providers and dental health providers in care as appropriate.
The Medical Doctor will achieve meaningful use of electronic health records each year as the standards are updated and expanded by the federal government.




Submit cover letter and resume to:
opportunity@unitedneighborhood.org