Medical Technical Assistant 1-University Family Physicians (Knoxville)

Medical Technical AssistantMarket Range: 04Hiring Salary: $21.00/Hourly- LPN$19.20/Hourly- CMATHIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TNJob Summary/Essential Job Functions:The Medical Technical Assistant 1 or 2 assists residents and faculty of University Family Physicians in providing quality patient care and educational experiences through administrative, clinical, and other duties.ResponsibilitiesPrepares patients for physician by obtaining vital signs weights/measurements per protocols.Verifies patient's medications and allergies.Prepares patient and room for procedures.Assists physician with procedures and exams including OB care, pediatric visits, vasectomies, paps, colposcopies, leeps, cryotherapy, rectal exams, punch biopsy, lesion/cyst removal, suture and staple removal and other minor surgical procedures.Obtains EKGs, pulse oximetry, orthostatic, vision screening, tympanogram, nebulizer treatment, peak flow readings, pulmonary functions tests and application of various splints and dressings.Obtains and processes various labs including UA, rapid strep, flu and mono, UCG, PT/INR, hemocult, HgBA1C, hematocrit, and blood glucose.Provides patient education including administration of medications, nebulizers, blood pressure and glucose monitoring, wound care, and pediatric care.Perform administrative duties including initiating and returning phone calls; faxing and receiving records, orders, and requests to and from other facilities and physician offices; scheduling tests and procedures for patients.Obtains precertification through patients' insurance companies for tests, procedures, and admission to the hospital.Make referrals to specialists and agencies.Refills medications per protocol or physicians' written or verbal orders.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LPNEDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of work experience.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: LPN. Must be licensed in Tennessee. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: CMAEDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of work experience.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMA or CCMA. Must be licensed in Tennessee. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Good interpersonal and communication skills.Accurate maintenance of electronic medical records.Clinical skills including venipuncture, administering injections, accurate measurement of vital signs, operation of various clinical equipment such as EKG, pulmonary function, vision screening, and minor lab testing procedures (UA, rapid strep, mono and flu, urine pregnancy).Job InfoJob Identification 6957Job Category MedicalPosting Date 06/08/2026, 04:07 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37920, US