Medical Technical Assistant -Univ. Family Physicians; Knoxville
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
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Job Description
Market Range: 03
Hiring Salary: $19.20/Hourly
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Medical Technical Assistant 1 supports the Occupational Health program by providing clinical and administrative support to physicians, residents, students, patients, outside clients/customers, and other staff.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares patients for physician by obtaining vital signs, weights/measurements per protocols.
- Verifies patient medications and allergies.
- Triages on-the-job injuries according to protocols.
- Performs blood draws, nasal swabs, ear and eye irrigations.
- Administers injections, records vaccinations; applies bandages, splits/braces.
- Assists physician with minor procedures.
- Processes CLIA waived testing.
- Reviews patient charts for accuracy.
- Documents work status, makes referrals, and schedules follow-up appointments.
- Performs various patient tests.
- Responds to and processes medical records requests for patients and clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of clinical experience.
- LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMA, CCMA or LPN. Must be Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed in Tennessee (LPN). (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and measure vital signs.
- Ability to operate clinical equipment.
- Good attention to detail.
- Seniority level:
Entry level - Employment type:
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