Certified Medical Assistant / LPN - UT Primary Care Western Heights

University Physicians Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Physicians' Association in Knoxville, TN seeks a full-time Certified Medical Assistant or LPN at UT Primary Care Western Heights. The role focuses on assisting physicians to ensure a seamless patient experience and high-quality care.

Requirements include 6 months to 1 year of medical experience and an active LPN license or Medical Assistant Certification. Strong communication, attention to detail, and effective time management are essential for success in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of medical experience is required.
• LPN license or Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management and organization are critical.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care.
• Handle scheduling and prior authorizations.
• Obtain pre-certificates for MRIs and CTs.
• Communicate test results to patients.
• Phlebotomy, vaccines and injections administration.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Education

LPN License

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Description

University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for full-time Certified Medical Assistant or LPN position at UT Primary Care Western Heights. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with giving instructions, writing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.

Job duties include but are not limited to, assisting physicians with patient care, scheduling, prior authorizations, obtaining pre-certs for MRIs and CTs, communicating test results, phlebotomy, administering vaccines and injections, and various other tasks. This position also requires the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families while conveying a positive image of the practice.

Position is Full-Time 40 hours, working Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate. 6 months to 1-year previous medical experience and LPN License or Medical Assistant Certification is required.