Medical Assistant - Tennova Surgical Associates

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
• Student loan support available for eligible roles
• Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts available
• No weekends, no holidays, no call
• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff
• 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

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required