Primary Care Medical Assistant - Patient-Focused & Growth

North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Career development

Licensure reimbursement

Student loan support

Job summary

North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks under a medical provider. The role involves assisting with procedures, maintaining exam rooms, handling patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0-1 years of experience 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.

Education

Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

Job description

North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks under a medical provider. The role involves assisting with procedures, maintaining exam rooms, handling patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and 0-1 years of experience or externship.