MEDICAL ASSISTANT 1 - 10272026-81986

State of Tennessee; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 (MA1) in Columbia, TN to support clinical operations under licensed nurses and physicians. You will perform vital signs, room patients, and document care in the EHR, contributing to accurate records and patient safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams, adherence to infection control, and timely data entry. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a nurse/medical assistant certificate substituting for

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Experience equivalent to one year in one or a combination of: providing individuals with full time personal care; habilitative, rehabilitative or medical care; medical records keeping or medical laboratory work.
• Certificate in nurse assisting or medical assisting may substitute for the year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, gathering visit reasons, performing vital signs and screenings, and documenting accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assisting providers during examinations and procedures; collecting and processing laboratory specimens according to protocol.
• Performing laboratory quality control checks, handling and shipping specimens correctly, and ensuring timely documentation of results.
• Supporting clinic operations by maintaining clean and prepared exam rooms, helping reduce patient wait times, and contributing to a positive patient experience.
• Participating in department goals and improvement initiatives, offering feedback, and collaborating with team members to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Upholding patient safety by following infection control and bloodborne pathogen standards, using proper PPE, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining organized clinical areas.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Speaking

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant Certificate Substitution

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Printer/Scanner/Fax/Copy Machine

Thermometers

Scales

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,372.00 - $3,554.00

Salary (Annually) $28,464.00 - $42,648.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Columbia, TN

Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MAURY COUNTY

This position will support South Central Region's specialty clinics.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year in one or a combination of the following: providing individuals with full time personal (e.g., cleaning, serving meals, and dressing), habilitative, rehabilitative or medical care; medical records keeping or medical laboratory work.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Certificate in nurse assisting or medical assisting may substitute for the year of required experience.

Overview

The Medical Assistant 1 (MA1) supports clinical operations within the Tennessee Department of Health by providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses, APRNs, and physicians. This role ensures high-quality clinical service delivery, accurate documentation, adherence to laboratory and infection control standards, and contribution to county health department performance goals. The MA1 is expected to maintain a strong commitment to patient safety, operational efficiency, and positive patient experience while participating in continuous improvement activities and integrating new clinical processes or technologies.

The MA1 role requires professionalism, attention to detail, timely documentation of all patient interactions, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare team members in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, gathering visit reasons, performing vital signs and screenings, and documenting accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assisting providers during examinations and procedures; collecting and processing laboratory specimens according to protocol.
• Performing laboratory quality control checks, handling and shipping specimens correctly, and ensuring timely documentation of results.
• Supporting clinic operations by maintaining clean and prepared exam rooms, helping reduce patient wait times, and contributing to a positive patient experience.
• Participating in department goals and improvement initiatives, offering feedback, and collaborating with team members to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Upholding patient safety by following infection control and bloodborne pathogen standards, using proper PPE, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining organized clinical areas.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Interpersonal Savvy
• Customer Focus
• Instills Trust
• Manages Conflict
• Communicates Effectively

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service
• Public Safety and Security
• Mathematics

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Service Orientation
• Speaking
• Writing

Abilities

• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Printer/Scanner/Fax/Copy Machine
• Thermometers
• Scales