Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin (Part-Time)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for Tennova Primary Care - Karns.

The role supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, assists with procedures, maintains exam rooms, and ensures efficient clinic operations with excellent service. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, patient intake, medical documentation, scheduling, referrals, and insurance verification while maintaining confidentiality

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with non-invasive medical procedures, including taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and procedures
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results and triage
• Manages daily logs and documentation
• Supports administrative duties: pre-registering patients, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification
• Maintains organized workload and delivers courteous service to providers and patients
• Monitors supplies and equipment inventory
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and health topics
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies

Skills

Vital signs

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Infection control

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Externship completion

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for Tennova Primary Care - Karns.

The role supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, assists with procedures, maintains exam rooms, and ensures efficient clinic operations with excellent service. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, patient intake, medical documentation, scheduling, referrals, and insurance verification while maintaining confidentiality