Tennessee Chapter of Health Care Executive Assistants

Who We Are

The Tennessee Chapter of Health Care Executive Assistants (THCEA) is made up of professionals who provide support to executives or administrators of Tennessee health care organizations. The organization strives to be the state's premier professional and educational resource for administrative support staff. Through continuing education and networking opportunities, THCEA enables its members to positively impact the delivery of quality health care in the communities they serve.

Mission

The Tennessee Health Care Executive Assistants organization promotes and enhances the value and professional excellence of its members by providing opportunities for education, networking and recognition through innovation, collaboration, and by advocating quality health care.

Vision

To be the membership association of choice in Tennessee for administrative support staff and the premier professional and educational resource inspiring its members to positively impact the delivery of quality health care in the Tennessee communities they serve.

Values

• Value the individual worth of our members by responding to their professional needs and opinions
• Embrace and promote the importance of our members’ role in health care leadership and management
• Value the diversity of members’ talents and expertise
• Value the need for innovative products and services to respond to the changing needs of our members
• Value the relationship with HCEA, THA and AHA and the collaborative partnership between members and staff
• Recognize the necessity to contribute to the health and well being of the Tennessee communities we serve
• Value the opportunity to contribute to the success of our members as health care professionals
  

Affiliation

The Tennessee Chapter of Health Care Executive Assistants became the first state affiliate of the national organization, Health Care Executive Assistants of the American Hospital Association.

Membership Benefits

Membership in THCEA brings you professional benefits including:

• Publications that keep you informed, including a quarterly newsletter packed with articles about issues that are important to your career and feature stories about your fellowmembers, as well as updates about the latest in health care industry news;
• Professional Recognition, including awards of distinction and scholarship awards to further your professional development;
• Educational Conference Discounts that make it easier for you to meet with professional colleagues to discuss professional issues and build relationships that will enhance both your performance on the job and enjoyment of your career;
• A Membership Directory that includes a special peer consulting section to provide you with resources for dealing with specific topics and issues;
• Affiliations with THA and AHA, which offer many valuable resources such as health care literature, referral services, and information about legislative representation.  
   

Membership in THCEA also brings you opportunities to get to know others in your professional across the state, to interact with your colleagues, and to build working relationships and lasting friendships.

How Do I Join?

Simply fill out a membership application and we will be happy to welcome you into the HCEA family!