Medical Administrative Assistant 1-Univ Family Physicians (Knoxville)

Medical Administrative AssistantMarket Range: 04Hiring Salary: $18.00/HourlyTHIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TNJOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Medical Administrative Assistant is responsible for patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, collecting patient payments, telephone triage, and general office dutiesResponsibilitiesPerforms patient registration/check-ins, patient collections, insurance and demographic verifications.Prepares and mails new patient applications.Completes PCP change forms when necessary, during check-in process.Answers phone calls and routes calls and messages through EMR.Schedules interpreter for hearing-impaired patients.Communicates with patients regarding appointments and wait times.Maintains cleanliness of front office space and waiting rooms.Answer appointment line and assist patients with scheduling appointments.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEDUCATION: High School diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in an administrative role in an office-based setting.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.Good computer skills.Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Office.WORK SCHEDULE: This position may be occasionally required to work evenings University of Tennessee