Primary Care Medical Assistant: Career Growth & Benefits

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in our primary care clinic.

You will assist providers with non-invasive procedures, prep exam rooms, manage patient intake, and help maintain efficient clinic operations while delivering high-quality service to patients and staff. Qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 years in a medical practice or externship.

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

Infection control practices

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality handling

Time management

Education

Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in our primary care clinic.

You will assist providers with non-invasive procedures, prep exam rooms, manage patient intake, and help maintain efficient clinic operations while delivering high-quality service to patients and staff. Qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0–1 years in a medical practice or externship.