Medical Assistant - Highpoint Pediatrics Sewanee

Lifepoint Health • Sewanee, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties to support Family Practice operations. This role works under the supervision of a physician or licensed nurse to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent (required)
• Current CCMA, CMA, or RMA (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire
• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, occasionally stressful environment
• Professional, patient-centered demeanor

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient assessments, exams, and treatments
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection
• Monitor patient condition and promptly communicate changes to clinical staff
• Accurately document patient care, treatments, and clinical data in the medical record
• Maintain medical equipment and exam rooms, including cleaning, stocking, reordering supplies, and basic troubleshooting
• Perform administrative duties as assigned, including reception, scheduling, filing, data entry, and patient registration
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with training or onboarding of new staff as needed
• Support clinic workflow during high-volume periods or staff shortages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees