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Administative Assistant Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Administration Assistant

Nashville, TN ยท On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Administrative Assistant I Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high quality care to patients when and where they need it most. More than 30,000 clinicians

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Administration Assistant

Nashville, TN ยท On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Administrative Assistant I Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high quality care to patients when and where they need it most. More than 30,000 clinicians

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Administration Assistant

Pegram, TN ยท On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Operations & Administrative Coordinator (High-Impact Role) Southern High Farms (SHF) Southern High Farms is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Operations & Administrative Coordinator to serve

Administration Assistant

Nashville, TN ยท On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Administrative Assistant I Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high quality care to patients when and where they need it most. More than 30,000 clinicians

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Payroll and HR Coordinator

Farragut, TN ยท On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Position Summary The Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for supporting the organization's human resources and payroll functions. This position manages payroll processing,

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How much do administative assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for administative assistant in Tennessee is $19.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.72 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Administrative Assistant vs Receptionist?

AspectAdministrative AssistantReceptionist
Primary RoleSupports office operations, manages schedules, handles correspondenceGreets visitors, answers phones, directs calls
Required SkillsOrganizational skills, communication, basic office softwareCustomer service, communication, multitasking
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, administrative departmentsFront desk, reception area
Common CertificationsAdministrative certifications, Microsoft Office skillsCustomer service training, communication skills

While both roles are vital in office settings, an Administrative Assistant typically handles a broader range of administrative tasks, supporting multiple departments, whereas a Receptionist primarily manages front desk duties and visitor interactions. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Infographic showing various Administative Assistant job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,725 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Administration Assistant

Nashville, TN โ€ข On-site

Phenom People
1 - 5K employees

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Administrative Assistant I

Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high quality care to patients when and where they need it most. More than 30,000 clinicians and clinical support teammates call Envision home. We welcome teammates of every background and work in communities that reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and economic diversity of our country.

Through Envision Physician Services and AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

Envision's core values drive continual advancement and ingenuity across the enterprise:

  • Be Curious-embrace learning, seek out diversity of thought, listen openly, ask questions, and ask for feedback
  • Instill Trust-have the hard conversation, presume good intent, honor commitments, and do the right thing for patients and each other
  • Pursue Extraordinary-challenge the status quo, champion change, innovate and constantly aim higher
  • Care Deeply-serve patients, partners, communities, and each other with empathy, compassion, and respect
  • Embrace Teamwork-work cross-functionally, break down walls, develop others, be inclusive and unite to improve patient health
  • Inspire Joy-seek fulfillment and the joy of medicine, appreciate others, celebrate wins, and promote wellness and belonging

We offer you an outstanding total compensation package, and a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. The benefits package includes: medical, dental and vision, life & disability, 401k, HSA, Flexible Spending and an Employee Assistance Program.

If you are looking for a stable, fast-paced, growing company in the healthcare industry that is committed to innovation, excellence and integrity, then this may be a great next step in the advancement of your career.

Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity available for an Administrative Assistant I. This Administrative Assistant supports and reports to the Practice Manager.

The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for performing administrative support tasks that are secretarial in nature for their assigned department leadership or major functional group. The Assistant must be able to exercise professional judgment and confidentiality to complete the day-to-day tasks necessary to facilitate the duties required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain the strictest of confidentiality while providing administrative and secretarial support to include typing, dictation, composing and proofreading correspondence, indexing, and filing documents.
  • Independently modify form letters to fit varying situations and compose correspondence based on knowledge of policy and personal discretion.
  • Interact with and support a diverse group of important external callers and visitors, as well as internal contacts at all levels of the Company.
  • Coordinate information flow and inter-office communication, records, etc. Sort incoming mail determining priority for handling.
  • Answer inquiries and refer callers and visitors to appropriate individuals.
  • Compose and type various styles of documents using programs within Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Maintain calendars, and schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments for assigned leadership as required.
  • Maintain inventory of office supplies, business forms and letterhead, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Arrange travel which may include airline, lodging, dining, or ground transportation.
  • Working independently or within a designated team, will be assigned special nonrecurring and ongoing projects; will be expected to assist other department leadership when requested.
  • Adhere to Information Security Policies and ensure that Envision is as secure as possible.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

  • Exceptionally strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Able to work independently with limited supervision.

Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
  • 2+ years' experience in an administrative supporting role.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Comfort level doing Internet research.

If you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic, join our team of experts! We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.