Medical Assistant

Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Options

Retirement savings plans

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Urgent Team is seeking experienced Medical Assistants to join our team in Knoxville, TN. The Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients in urgent care, occupational health, and workers’ compensation settings, including initial evaluations, vital signs, and documentation while recognizing acuity levels for intervention.

Full-time schedule includes rotating 36-40 hour weeks; BLS certification is required and CMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience performing X-Rays desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly and communicate next steps and wait times clearly.
• Provide solutions to patient concerns and seek help in emergencies.
• Ensure timely follow-up for lab and x-ray results; make urgent follow-up calls.
• Assist front desk with check-in/check-out when needed.
• Document vital signs, histories, meds, allergies and pertinent details accurately.
• Assist with patient transfers, procedures and lab work under supervision.
• Prepare and shoot X-Rays with proper positioning and shielding.
• Maintain stocked, clean exam rooms and complete visit documentation.
• Adhere to infection control, safety and patient confidentiality standards.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections and other procedures as trained.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

X-ray knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Urgent Team is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our team in Knoxville, TN.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients in urgent care, occupational health, and workers’ compensation settings. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, x-ray testing, and preparing patients for provider evaluation by recording histories, vital signs, and documentation while recognizing acuity levels for appropriate intervention.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

• Greet patients promptly and provide clear communication about next steps and wait times
• Offer solutions to patient concerns and seek help in emergent or hazardous situations
• Ensure timely follow-up for lab and x-ray results; execute follow-up calls with urgency
• Support front desk staff with check-in and check-out procedures when needed
• Accurately document vital signs, histories, medications, allergies, and other pertinent details
• Assist with patient transfers, procedures, and lab work under provider supervision
• Prepare and shoot X-Rays, ensuring proper positioning, safety, radiation protection, and shielding
• Complete all required visit documentation and maintain stocked, clean exam rooms
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical procedures as trained and directed

What’s the Schedule?

Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

What’s Required?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
• Experience performing X-Rays is desirable

Full-time Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
• Retirement savings plans
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• and MORE!

Prn Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary
• 401K plan with company contribution
• No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

About Urgent Team

Urgent Team is one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands. Urgent Team’s convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, all Urgent Team centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.