Medical Assistant - Day Shift, No Weekends

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

PTO and extended illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider.

This role assists with procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff. The position requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or externship.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.

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

Vital signs

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Infection control

Patient care techniques

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider.

This role assists with procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff. The position requires completion of a Medical Assistant program and 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or externship.