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DaVita

Transplant Liaison - Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN · On-site

$80K/yr

Medical Assistant (MA) or Care Coordination experience required. * Bachelor's degree in Health Care ... Knowledge of transplant evaluations, wait listing processes, and living donor programs

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for transplant assistant in Tennessee is $30.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.95 and $36.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transplant assistant?

A Transplant Assistant supports transplant coordinators and medical teams by handling administrative tasks, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and assisting with organ transplant logistics. They help ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate communication between patients, healthcare providers, and transplant organizations. Their role is essential in streamlining the transplant process and providing support to both medical staff and patients throughout their journey.

What are some common daily responsibilities for a transplant assistant?

Transplant Assistants are typically responsible for coordinating pre- and post-transplant evaluations, managing patient records, scheduling procedures, and tracking specimen or organ shipments. They often act as a liaison between surgeons, nurses, laboratory staff, and patients, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met. The role may also involve preparing transplant kits, maintaining supplies, and assisting with regulatory paperwork. Attention to timing and detail is critical, as the success of transplant procedures often relies on efficient coordination and accurate information.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the transplant assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transplant Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with medical terminology, typically supported by experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting. Experience with patient scheduling systems, laboratory databases, and regulatory compliance protocols is often required, and certification in phlebotomy or medical assisting may be beneficial. Excellent communication, teamwork, and discretion are vital soft skills for liaising with medical staff and handling sensitive patient information. These skills ensure effective coordination of transplant processes, regulatory adherence, and a high standard of patient care.

How to become a transplant assistant?

To become a transplant assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring post-secondary education or healthcare-related certifications. Relevant skills include knowledge of medical terminology, patient care, and familiarity with transplant procedures, often gained through on-the-job training or healthcare experience.

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Infographic showing various Transplant Assistant job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,977 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Transplant Hepatologist Assistant or Associate Professor

Vanderbilt Health

Nashville, TN • On-site

$400K - $450K/yr

Full-time

Medical

Re-posted 24 days ago

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Job description

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is currently seeking a fulltime faculty member who is board certified/eligible in transplant hepatology.

Job Description:

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is currently seeking a fulltime faculty who is board certified/eligible in transplant hepatology (i.e. has completed transplant hepatology fellowship) to work in our Vanderbilt Hepatology and Liver Transplant Center.

The Vanderbilt Liver Transplant Program is one of the largest in the country and performs approximately 180-200 liver transplants per year. It is located in the wonderful city of Nashville. The transplant hepatology and transplant surgery groups at Vanderbilt are very collegial and exceptionally supportive of each other.

The goals of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition are to provide outstanding medical care to persons with diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract, to train gastroenterology and liver transplant fellows, and to perform cutting-edge biomedical research to improve our understanding of digestive and liver diseases. We have over 60 full time faculty in the division including research and clinical faculty.

Position Details:

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor

Track: Clinician-educator track.

Department: Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Transplant: Hepatology (Liver Care) | Vanderbilt Health Nashville, TN

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Providing patient care in general hepatology and transplant hepatology clinics.

  • Shared coverage of the inpatient hepatology service with 10 other transplant hepatologists.

  • Performing endoscopy primarily on hepatology patients.

No coverage of GI service or GI consults is included in this job.

Academic Opportunities:

Teaching and working with medical students, residents, gastroenterology fellows, and transplant hepatology fellows.

Clinical research is fully supported.

The compensation and benefits are very competitive. There will be a faculty appointment at Vanderbilt School of Medicine as part of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements:

*Completion of a Medical Doctor Degree

*Completion of Gastroenterology fellowship and be board certified/eligible

*Completion of Transplant Hepatology fellowship and be board certified/eligible

*Eligible for a Medical License in the State of Tennessee

* DEA

Please send CV to Laree Morgan (Business Process Manager) at laree.c.morgan@vumc.org and Rose-Marie at Rose.m.suchanick@vumc.org.

Compensation Information:
$400000.00 / Annually - $450000.00 / Annually

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