Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under a medical provider's supervision.

You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, facilitate patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations with excellent service. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 years in a medical practice, with knowledge of medical office procedures and basic computer

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred; not mandatory.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Time management

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical record systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under a medical provider's supervision.

You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, facilitate patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations with excellent service. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 years in a medical practice, with knowledge of medical office procedures and basic computer