Medical Administrative Assistant 1-Univ Family Physicians (Knoxville)

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Knoxville, TN, USA

USD 18-18 / hour

Posted on May 28, 2026

Market Range: 04

Hiring Salary: $18.00/Hourly

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN

The Medical Administrative Assistant 1 provides front-office support for the University Family Physicians practice within The Department of Family Medicine. This position provides patient scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, and collecting patient co-pays and account balances.


Market Range: 04 | Hiring Salary: $18.00/Hourly The Medical Administrative Assistant 1 provides front-office support for the University Family Physicians practice within The Department of Family Medicine. This position provides patient scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, and collecting patient co-pays and account balances.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (Vocational or Technical Training preferred). (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of customer service or administrative experience; OR an Associate’s Degree in lieu of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Office.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings.


  1. Answers the appointment line and assists patients with scheduling appointments.
  2. Performs patient registration/check-ins, patient collections, insurance and demographic verifications.
  3. Prepares and mails new patient applications.
  4. Completes PCP change forms when necessary, during the check-in process.
  5. Answers phone calls and routes calls and messages through EMR.
  6. Schedules interpreters for hearing-impaired patients.
  7. Communicates with patients regarding their appointments and wait times.
  8. Maintains cleanliness of front office space and waiting rooms.
  9. Performs other related duties as assigned.