University Physicians' Association·Knoxville, Tennessee
The successful candidate will assist physicians with direct patient care and manage administrative tasks such as scheduling and prior authorizations. They are responsible for maintaining professional relationships with patients and families while ensuring a seamless clinical experience.
Description University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position for UT FAMILY PHYSICIANS located in Clinton, TN. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with giving instructions, writing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.
Job duties include but are not limited to, assisting physicians with patient care, scheduling, prior authorizations, obtaining pre-certs for MRIs and CTs, communicating test results, phlebotomy, and various other tasks. This position also requires the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families while conveying a positive image of the practice.
Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, and more!
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate.
Prior medical experience and Medical Assistant certification or LPN License is required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Tennessee often stay competitive because employers look for licensed nurses who can step into patient-facing operations and coordinate care reliably. For this role category, the strongest candidates usually pair current state licensure and CPR certification with medical-surgical, ICU, or hemodialysis experience. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any hands-on clinical experience that matches the preferred background.