Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network • Greeneville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee Cancer Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant to support compassionate, high-quality care for patients and their families. This is an entry-level role that helps providers by gathering patient history and information, maintaining accurate records, obtaining records and test results, and completing scheduling and patient forms. The Medical Assistant helps provide a welcoming and consistent patient experience by greeting and escorting patients, communicating respectfully, and assisting with additional tasks as needed.

This is a floating position traveling between Greeneville, Kingsport, and Johnson City. The role is based in an oncology/hematology clinic, where exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to the clinic environment may occur. The position involves extended standing and walking, occasional lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, and may require assisting with lifting patients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level position requiring 0–3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BLS/BCLS certification is required; the posting specifies certification upon hire and also states current BCLS certification is required within three months of hire.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing and walking, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing within the normal range, and occasional lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assisting certification.
• Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms, helping them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Gather patient medical history and information so providers have what they need to deliver quality care.
• Accurately record patient information and identify details that should be shared with the provider.
• Communicate respectfully and listen carefully to patients, coworkers, and other professionals.
• Obtain patient records and test results while following applicable HIPAA guidelines.
• Schedule appointments and complete patient forms accurately.
• Assist with additional tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED