Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and has 0-1 years of experience in a medical

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; externship experience can fulfill requirements.
• 0–1 year of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive medical procedures and vital signs.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before patient visits and procedures.
• Manage patient intake, including documenting medical information and reporting test results.
• Support administrative duties: pre-registering patients, scheduling, referrals, and verifying insurance eligibility.
• Educate patients on medications, diets, and health topics; address questions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Infection control

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical records systems

Job description

The Medical Assistant at Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and has 0-1 years of experience in a medical