Medical Assistant - The Cole Neuroscience Center at Northshore

University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA) in Knoxville, TN, seeks a qualified Medical Assistant (MA) to assist physicians at The Cole Neuroscience Center. The role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail to provide an excellent patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage scheduling, prior authorizations, and various clinic duties while building professional relationships with patients and their families. UPA offers a full benefits package, including PTO, medical, dental, vision, and 401k with a company match.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of previous medical experience required.
• Certifications related to Medical Assistants are desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and scheduling.
• Process prior authorizations and obtain pre-certifications.
• Track results and manage clinic duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) at The Cole Neuroscience Center at Northshore. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with giving instructions, processing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.

Job Duties

Assisting physicians with patient care, scheduling, prior authorizations, obtaining pre-certifications for MRIs, CTs, and surgery cases, tracking results, and various other tasks. This position also requires the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families while conveying a positive image of the practice. The applicant should be skilled at answering patient questions and triaging while managing clinic duties.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate.

Benefits

Full benefit package available, including PTO, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, critical illness, EAP, and more!

Requirements

6 to 12 months of previous medical experience. Medical Assistant certification is desired.