Medical Assistant - Full-Time

Conservative Care Occupational Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

No weekends

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Conservative Care Occupational Health (CCOH) in Knoxville, TN seeks a Medical Assistant to ensure smooth front-office operations, while performing MA duties in the back of house. You will handle check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and payments, all while supporting clinicians and maintaining a positive, patient-centered environment.

The role requires Medical Assisting certification/experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel between Knoxville and Clinton

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Medical Assistant certification/degree (CMAA, CMA, RMA).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interact professionally with patients, providers and team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfortable learning EHR software.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Professional appearance and demeanor, and a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors warmly and professionally, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage check-in and check-out processes: schedule appointments, verify demographics and insurance, update records.
• Answer and route phone calls, respond to inquiries and support front-desk communication.
• Collect co-payments, outstanding balances and insurance details accurately, maintaining financial integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception area and ensure documentation is properly scanned/entered into the EHR.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, data entry and supporting the clinic team.
• Coordinate with medical staff to optimize patient flow and communication.
• Uphold patient confidentiality per HIPAA, and contribute to an efficient, respectful clinic environment.
• Work in back of house with taking vitals, checking rooms, and assisting the provider with any needs.

Skills

Front desk

Patient interaction

Scheduling

Insurance verification

HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification (CMAA/CMA/RMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

At Conservative Care Occupational Health (CCOH), we provide comprehensive occupational medicine and urgent-care services designed to keep employees healthy, safe, and work-ready. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional, compassionate care with professionalism and efficiency.

We're looking for a Medical Assistant who will play a vital role in providing a welcoming, organized, and patient-focused experience for everyone who walks through our doors, as well as will need to have Medical Assisting experience/certifications to work in the back of house.

Position Summary

As the first point of contact for patients and visitors, the Medical Assistant ensures our clinic’s front-office operations run smoothly and professionally, as well as has duties in back of house. You’ll manage check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification and payment collection — all while fostering a positive atmosphere and supporting the clinical team. As well as work in back of house doing MA duties.

What You'll Do

• Greet patients and visitors warmly and professionally, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage check-in and check-out processes: schedule appointments, verify demographics and insurance, update records.
• Answer and route phone calls, respond to inquiries and support front-desk communication.
• Collect co-payments, outstanding balances and insurance details accurately, maintaining financial integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception area and ensure documentation is properly scanned/entered into the EHR.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, data entry and supporting the clinic team.
• Coordinate with medical staff to optimize patient flow and communication.
• Uphold patient confidentiality per HIPAA, and contribute to an efficient, respectful clinic environment.
• Work in back of house with taking vitals, checking rooms, and assisting the provider with any needs.

Clinic Schedule

Our Knoxville and Clinton clinics operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with no weekend or holiday hours.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. This position will be expected to travel between the two clinics.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• No weekend or evening shifts — maintain work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
• Supportive team culture and professional development resources.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Medical Assistant certification/degree (CMAA, CMA, RMA)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to interact professionally with patients, providers and team members.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfortable learning EHR software.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Professional appearance and demeanor, and a customer-service mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ year of front-desk, receptionist or medical office experience.
• 1+ year of medical assistant experience.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems and basic medical/insurance terminology.
• Bilingual
• Previous experience in a clinic or healthcare environment where scheduling, insurance verification and patient registration were key functions.