Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Operations

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Primary Care - Northshore in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, manage patient intake, and help keep clinic operations efficient.

Ideal candidates have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 year of experience or externship. BCLS certification is required, with strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 0–1 year of experience in a medical practice or externship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive procedures and take vital signs.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before patient visits.
• Perform patient intake duties and document information as directed.
• Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
• Support administrative tasks: pre-register patients, schedule, referrals, and insurance verification.
• Maintain organized workload and provide courteous service to patients and staff.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Patient care

Microsoft Office

Infection control

Time management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program

BCLS Certification

Externship program completion

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Tennova Primary Care - Northshore in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, manage patient intake, and help keep clinic operations efficient.

Ideal candidates have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 year of experience or externship. BCLS certification is required, with strong communication and confidentiality skills.