Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Join Knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Knownwell is a weight-inclusive healthcare company offering metabolic health services, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching services for anyone of any size. Our hybrid model allows for both in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it.

We're looking for a Medical Assistant to join as the first MA at our brand-new clinic in Atlanta. This is a unique opportunity to help launch a new site, lay the foundation for clinic workflows, and grow in role and responsibility as the clinic scales. As a core member of our care team, you'll play a hands-on role in both the clinical and operational sides of the patient experience.

You'll be responsible for assisting with procedures, managing patient flow, supporting front-desk operations as needed, and helping to coordinate follow-up care all while providing compassionate, weight-inclusive care in a collaborative environment. This position offers meaningful potential for growth as we expand our Atlanta footprint and add additional team members.

Schedule : Monday-Friday

EMR : Athena

Responsibilities :

• Manage patient flow : Facilitate transitions between reception, exam rooms, and check-out, ensuring seamless care.
• Assist with clinical tasks : Take vitals, gather patient history, triage, and assist with clinical procedures.
• Support patient follow-up : Ensure records are updated, review test results with providers, and communicate with patients as needed.
• Coordinate care : Manage patient medication prior authorizations, and assist with outgoing referrals and scheduling.
• Perform administrative tasks : Support scheduling, patient check-in / out, insurance verification, and other administrative needs when needed.
• Collaborate with the care team : Work closely with both clinical and front-desk staff to maintain smooth operations.
• Maintain exam rooms : Ensure supplies are stocked, and rooms are ready for patient care.
• Provide compassionate care : Adhere to Knownwell's mission of providing inclusive, non-judgmental care to all patients, regardless of size, background, or health status.
• Virtual care : May support virtual patient care needs as part of our hybrid care model, including remote check-in and clinician support when needed.
• Grow with us : As the first MA at this site, you'll help lay the foundation for clinic workflows with room to expand your scope and responsibilities as we grow.

Requirements :

$23 - $27 an hour

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, PTO), competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of patients. If you are an ambitious and experienced clinician who is passionate about transforming healthcare and creating meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. Please send us a note at hiring@knownwell.health.

Knownwell, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Based on current size of the clinic and HIPAA regulation, providers cannot receive care in clinic and provider's household members cannot receive primary care in the clinic.