Medical Assistant - Tennova Primary Care - Schaad

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision. The role includes clinical tasks, patient intake, and administrative duties to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, room preparation, triage, documentation, and patient education. A Medical Assistant program is preferred, with 0-1 year experience or externship completion is required.

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

• Assist providers with non-invasive medical procedures and take vital signs.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before patient visits and procedures.
• Handle patient intake, report results, and document information as directed.
• Maintain daily logs and documentation.
• Support administrative duties: pre-register patients, schedule, referrals, verify insurance, and clinic communications.
• Maintain organized workload and provide courteous service to patients and staff.
• Monitor supplies and equipment to ensure inventory and functionality.
• Educate patients on medications and dietary topics; answer questions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Patient care techniques

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

0-1 years medical practice experience or externship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• 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) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required