Medical Assistant - Tennova MultiSpeciality Clinic - PRN

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Medical Assistant for the Tennova MultiSpecialty Clinic. This entry-level role involves supporting patient care through clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties and manages clinic communications.
• Maintains exam rooms and monitors supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant - Tennova MultiSpeciality Clinic - PRN

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Job Summary

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Critical thinking abilities to analyze situations and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare