Receptionist Jobs in Tennessee
Receptionist jobs in Tennessee concentrate heavily in healthcare systems, corporate headquarters, legal offices, and hospitality, with consistent demand from entry-level front desk roles through senior administrative positions. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville generate the largest share of openings, anchored by major employers like HCA Healthcare, FedEx, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Medical receptionist and legal receptionist roles are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Responsible for greeting and checking patients in and out of clinic, via in-person or on the phone. Schedules patient appointments, takes client payment information, filing and other front desk tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains schedules of clinical staff.
- Entry and verification of client data
- Collects copayments
- Responsible for technology support for telehealth appointments
- Answers multi-line phone
- Registration of clients in the electronic medical record
- Excellent Customer Service to promote a service environments for individuals in need of behavioral health and/or co-occurring services that is recovery focused
- Research and verification of insurance benefits and knowledge to apply for alternative payer sources
- Prepare and scan documents to internal HIM
- Cross train and perform duties to cover neighboring locations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level:
High school diploma or GED required.
Certification/Licensure
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$15.00-$21.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Responsible for greeting and checking patients in and out of clinic, via in-person or on the phone. Schedules patient appointments, takes client payment information, filing and other front desk tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains schedules of clinical staff.
- Entry and verification of client data
- Collects copayments
- Responsible for technology support for telehealth appointments
- Answers multi-line phone
- Registration of clients in the electronic medical record
- Excellent Customer Service to promote a service environments for individuals in need of behavioral health and/or co-occurring services that is recovery focused
- Research and verification of insurance benefits and knowledge to apply for alternative payer sources
- Prepare and scan documents to internal HIM
- Cross train and perform duties to cover neighboring locations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level:
High school diploma or GED required.
Certification/Licensure
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$15.00-$21.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in receptionist jobs across Tennessee.
- High school diploma or equivalent required by most Tennessee employers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software such as Epic or Cerner
- One or more years of front desk or customer-facing administrative experience
- Strong verbal communication skills for greeting patients, clients, or visitors
- Ability to manage multi-line phone systems and route calls accurately
- Familiarity with electronic health records preferred in healthcare settings
Receptionist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a receptionist in Tennessee?
Most receptionist positions in Tennessee require a high school diploma or GED, with no state-issued license needed for general office or corporate roles. Healthcare receptionists working in medical or dental offices often need familiarity with HIPAA compliance and electronic health record systems like Epic. Community colleges such as Nashville State and Pellissippi State offer administrative professional and medical office programs that strengthen candidates for Tennessee's healthcare and corporate markets.
Which companies hire receptionists in Tennessee?
Companies currently hiring receptionists in Tennessee include Summit Medical Group, P.L.L.C., H&R Block, and State Farm, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's concentration of hospital systems, law firms, and regional corporate headquarters makes it one of the more active states for receptionist openings year-round.
Which Tennessee cities have the most receptionist jobs?
Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis have the most receptionist openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its dense concentration of healthcare systems, corporate offices, and hospitality employers, while Memphis draws strong demand from logistics, medical, and legal sectors, and Knoxville's university and regional hospital presence sustains steady openings outside the major metros.
Are there remote receptionist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 4% of receptionist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that the role is fundamentally on-site work centered on greeting visitors and managing in-person operations. The portions most likely to shift remote are phone-triage and scheduling roles within larger healthcare or insurance organizations.
How can I get hired as a receptionist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to medical office assistant or front desk associate roles at Tennessee's large hospital systems, which regularly hire candidates without prior experience and provide on-the-job training. HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville run new hire orientation programs that cover scheduling systems and patient intake. A certificate in medical office administration from a Tennessee community college, along with a demonstrated comfort handling high call volumes, gives candidates a clear edge over other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to receptionist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to receptionist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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