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Medical Assistant

Cherokee Health Systems·Knoxville, Tennessee

$17 - $18/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for escorting patients, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs. They also perform in-house CLIA testing and coordinate diagnostic tests and insurance pre-certifications.

Medical Assistant

Monday to Friday 8: 00am – 5:00pm (no weekends, nights, or major holidays)

Full-time (40/hour per week)

Pay range is from $17-18 per hour with increases available based on performance

Locations available: Knoxville & Chattanooga TN, In-Person

Who we are

River Valley Health is a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center caring for over 70,000 patients across 13 counties in Tennessee. We provide integrated primary medical, behavioral, dental, optometry, and clinical pharmacy services through our nationally recognized integrated model of care. We are committed to serving our mission to care for all, regardless of ability to pay, through innovation, excellence, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

  • Escorts patients throughout facility, interviews patients to obtain appropriate medical information/history, and measures vital signs.
  • Obtains samples and performs inhouse CLIA approved testing upon medical provider’s request when needed.
  • Administers routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
  • Reviews provider’s (Physician, NP, PA) orders, lab requests, or any other follow-up needs with patient, including the scheduling of any additional tests.
  • Obtains pre-certifications from insurance providers for special procedures when needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
  • Experience in medical office, clinic, or hospital setting is preferred.

Why Join Us

Be part of a nonprofit organization focused on community health that values your work/life balance.

Work with a dedicated team of professionals.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive PTO package.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Job description subject to change.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. Experience in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Vital Signs Measurement
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Patient Interviewing
  • Medical History Collection
  • Insurance Pre-certification
  • CLIA Testing

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $18/hr
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Cherokee Health Systems

River Valley Health (RVH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary care, behavioral health, dental services, addiction services, optometry services, and more to people across Tennessee. We also provide telehealth and on-site services to students in more than...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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