Certified Medical Assistant / LPN - UT Primary Care Western Heights
- LPN / LVN license
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About the job
University Physicians’ Association is seeking qualified applicants for full-time Certified Medical Assistant or LPN position at UT Primary Care Western Heights. 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, administering vaccines and injections, 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.
Position is Full-Time 40 hours, working Monday through Friday.
Requirements
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate. 6 months to 1-year previous medical experience and LPN License or Medical Assistant Certification is required.
From University Physicians' Association's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About University Physicians' Association
University Physicians' Association hires medical assistants, front-office staff and nurses in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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