Patient Care Medical Assistant — Clinical Support

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision, assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, and help ensure efficient clinic operations and exceptional patient service.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 years of experience in a medical setting, with strong knowledge of medical office procedures, patient communication, and basic computer skills.

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

• 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.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

Tools

Medical record systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision, assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, and help ensure efficient clinic operations and exceptional patient service.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 years of experience in a medical setting, with strong knowledge of medical office procedures, patient communication, and basic computer skills.