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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Medical Assistant - Tennova CVT, Turkey Creek

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited school is preferred.
  • A minimum of 0–1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of an externship program is required.
  • Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
  • Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems.
  • 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.
  • Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Prepare and clean examination rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
  • Perform patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
  • Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
  • Support administrative duties, including preregistering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
  • Maintain an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
  • Monitor and requisition supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
  • Educate patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, and address questions to ensure understanding.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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