Medical Assistant - Tennova Orthopedics - Turkey Creek

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting patient care by performing both clinical and administrative tasks under the guidance of medical providers. You'll be responsible for assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, and facilitating patient intake, all while ensuring a smooth operation of the clinic. If you have a passion for patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and make a positive impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive medical procedures and patient intake.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms, ensuring efficient clinic operations.
• Support administrative duties, including scheduling and managing communications.

Skills

Medical Office Procedures

Patient Care Techniques

Microsoft Office

Medical Record Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant - Tennova Orthopedics - Turkey Creek

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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.
• Conducts patient intake, including documenting medical information and reporting test results as directed by providers or licensed personnel.
• 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.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to provide efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, coordinating requisitions and repairs as needed.
• Provides general health information and resources to patients under provider guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school required.
• 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: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care