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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant conservator in Tennessee is $23.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.29 and $28.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Assistant Conservators are professionals who help preserve and restore artworks, historical objects, and cultural artifacts. They typically work under the supervision of senior conservators in museums, galleries, or archives, performing tasks such as cleaning, repairing, and documenting items. Their work ensures that valuable pieces of history and art are maintained for future generations. Assistant Conservators may also assist in research, preventive conservation, and preparing objects for exhibition or storage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant conservator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Conservator, you typically need a degree in conservation, art history, chemistry, or a related field, along with practical experience in object handling and treatment methods. Familiarity with conservation tools, laboratory equipment, and documentation systems such as digital imaging software is often required. Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications are essential for preserving cultural heritage, ensuring proper care of artifacts, and collaborating efficiently with museum professionals.

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Assistant Conservators often encounter the challenge of handling a wide range of materials, each requiring specialized knowledge and delicate techniques. Balancing preventive conservation with hands-on treatment, while adhering to strict ethical and documentation standards, can be demanding. Additionally, collaborating with curators, scientists, and other conservators to develop appropriate conservation strategies for each unique object is a key part of the role. Staying updated on new materials and methods also requires ongoing professional development.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Conservator 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 $48,865 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN • On-site

$18.02 - $29.02/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support clinical activities by preparing, administering, and documenting medication and therapeutic injections, and disinfecting equipment between patients.

  • Serve as the first point of contact for patients, greet them, verify registration and insurance information, and schedule appointments and follow-ups.

  • Answer phones, triage messages, communicate with patients and care team members, and assist with check-in/out processes and payment collection.

Job description

The Medical Assistant (Patient Service Representative, as needed) provides integrated clinical and administrative support in an academic outpatient psychiatry clinic. This role supports faculty, residents, fellows, and learners while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and efficient clinic operations. Key responsibilities include medical components, registering new patients, entering data in eCW, conducting in-person screenings, and assisting patients through the check-in/out process. The MA/PSR maintains compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, licensing/certification, and the provider's orders while contributing to a safe and respectful clinical environment.
Salary Range: $18.02 up to $29.02 an hour
Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):
Clinical Support and Direct Patient Care
  • Adhere to department policies, procedures, protocols, and standards.
  • Prepare, administer, and document medication and Therapeutic injections, ensuring all controlled medication is properly secured.
  • Attend monthly and mandatory meetings, complete all necessary training as assigned by Meharry Medical Group, the State of Tennessee, and any other accrediting agency requirements.
  • Reschedule appointments, arrange follow-up, contact no shows, communicate pertinent data and findings to the provider and team.
  • Disinfect equipment and instruments between each patient according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly patient environment according to universal precautions and OSHA standards.
  • Inform the manager when treatment room supplies need to be replenished to ensure sufficient quantity.
  • Schedule test, obtain proper authorization or precertification, and review consent with patients or conservator.

Patient Services and Front Office Operations
  • Serve as the first point of contact for patients, families, and visitors; greet patients courteously and maintain a respectful, trauma-informed environment.
  • Answer phones, triage messages, and communicate effectively with patients and care team members.
  • Schedule new and return appointments, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up visits, ensuring coordination of care across services.
  • Verify patient demographics, insurance eligibility, and registration information; check patients in and out and collect payments as applicable.

Other Duties as Assigned
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of clinic operations, patient care and departmental duties.

Education and Experience Required:
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a medical assistant in a medical office
  • Medical Assistant Certification from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or an equivalent nationally recognized body.

Education and Experience Preferred:
  • Familiarity with behavioral health outpatient clinic setting
  • Proficiency working across medical and dental offices or hospital environments
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
  • Bilingual (Spanish)

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