Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision.

The role assists with exams, pre-registers patients, schedules referrals, and maintains exam rooms to ensure efficient clinic operations. You will handle patient intake, verify information, educate patients on basic health topics, and maintain confidentiality while providing courteous service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or externship required.

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.

Skills

Medical office procedures

MS Office proficiency

Infection control

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision.

The role assists with exams, pre-registers patients, schedules referrals, and maintains exam rooms to ensure efficient clinic operations. You will handle patient intake, verify information, educate patients on basic health topics, and maintain confidentiality while providing courteous service to patients and staff.