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Medical Receptionist Medical Assistant Jobs in Ripley, TN

Medical Assistant

Dyersburg, TN · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Description Spero Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our awesome teams in Jackson, TN and Dyersburg, TN! *** This position will travel to both clinic locations during the week *** This ...

Medical Assistant

Blytheville, AR · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Description SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The position of Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Provider with patient visits. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions of the Medical ...

Medical Assistant

Jackson, TN · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

But if you're a warm, compassionate Certified Medical Assistant with a spark of positivity that brightens every room... this is your sign to stop scrolling. Skyline Gastroenterology is looking for ...

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Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Covington, TN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Our Medical Assistants play a vital role in creating a welcoming, efficient, and patient-focused experience while supporting providers in delivering exceptional care. This is an opportunity to work ...

Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Covington, TN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Our Medical Assistants play a vital role in creating a welcoming, efficient, and patient-focused experience while supporting providers in delivering exceptional care. This is an opportunity to work ...

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How much do medical receptionist medical assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical receptionist medical assistant in Ripley, TN is $15.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $17.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical receptionist medical assistant?

Medical Receptionist Medical Assistants are healthcare professionals who perform both administrative and clinical tasks in medical offices. They greet patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, and manage records while also assisting with basic medical duties such as taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and supporting physicians during patient exams. Their dual role helps ensure the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and provides essential support to both patients and medical staff.

What does a medical receptionist medical assistant do?

In this hybrid role, you'll often split your time between front-desk responsibilities—like scheduling appointments, greeting patients, and managing paperwork—and clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians during exams. Time management is key, as you may need to shift quickly between answering phone calls and supporting patient care. Communication with both patients and healthcare staff is essential to ensure smooth workflow and excellent service. Many clinics provide structured schedules or cross-training to help medical receptionist medical assistants manage these diverse responsibilities effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical receptionist medical assistant?

To thrive as a Medical Receptionist Medical Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of basic medical terminology, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with certification as a medical assistant often preferred. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, medical scheduling software, and office equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and multitasking abilities help you interact effectively with patients and healthcare staff. These skills are critical for ensuring smooth clinic operations, accurate patient records, and a positive patient experience.

What is the difference between Medical Receptionist Medical Assistant vs Medical Secretary?

AspectMedical Receptionist Medical AssistantMedical Secretary
CredentialsHigh school diploma; certifications like CMA or RMA beneficialHigh school diploma; administrative certifications optional
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, healthcare officesMedical offices, hospitals, healthcare facilities
Job DutiesPatient check-in, basic clinical tasks, assisting providersScheduling, correspondence, record management

The Medical Receptionist Medical Assistant primarily handles patient intake and basic clinical tasks, requiring some healthcare certifications. In contrast, the Medical Secretary focuses on administrative duties like scheduling and record keeping. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but serve different functions based on clinical versus administrative responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Medical Receptionist Medical Assistant job openings in Ripley, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, and 62% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,729 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Medical Receptionist - Christian Family Medicine

Ripley, TN • On-site

Fast Pace Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Fast Pace Health rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Medical Receptionist

Christian Family Medicine, a Fast Pace Health brand, strives to provide a best in class patient experience in every interaction. We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Medical Receptionist to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate will be deeply committed to nurturing our Fast Pace mission of teamwork, communication, empowerment and quality care in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Christian Family Medicine, a Fast Pace Health brand, aims to push for a new vision of healthcare in rural communities that will consist of an array of different services. We are changing the delivery of healthcare in these rural areas by integrating excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community service, in a way that puts the patient's needs first and improves the health status of our communities.

Why Choose Fast Pace Health?

Christian Family Medicine, a Fast Pace Health brand, is a growing company! You will have the support and mentoring you need to become the best Medical Receptionist you can be! We will help you grow your clinical competencies, and can offer you a rewarding career path. We work as a dynamic team to surpass our business goals by ensuring our patients receive the best care possible in a positive environment.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as holiday pay, PTO, medical, dental, vision and work-life balance, to name a few.

As a Christian Family Medicine, a Fast Pace Health brand, employee you will have the opportunity to participate in community events and outreach programs. This includes, but is not limited to, seasonal parades, book drives, festivals, trunk or treating, fun runs, and more. We dress up for holidays and celebrate with potlucks. At Fast Pace, our community is our family, and we are a family first community.

Responsibilities

Primary:

  • Demonstrates a high level of customer service to greet, register, and discharge all patients
  • Ability to cross train and assist with back-office duties as needed within scope of practice.
  • Accurately collect and input patient demographics and financial information at the time of registration for all patients.
  • Verifies and updates all patient insurance information at the time of registration.
  • Maintains strong knowledge of medical insurance plans including but not limited to co-pays, deductibles, and coverage limits.
  • Stays up to date with all changes to government and commercial insurance plans.
  • Maintains a high-level understanding and knowledge of the Fast Pace self-pay program
  • Collects all insurance, co-pays or deductibles, or self-pay amounts at the time of registration of each patient.
  • Answers the phone with a polite, patient-centered manner demonstrating a commitment to positive patient experiences through outstanding customer service.
  • Maintains Fast Pace customer service levels and facilitating patient flow by notifying the provider of patient's arrival, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff appropriately.
  • Retrieves, faxes, or mails medical records to primary care providers as needed. Coordinate medical records process for continuation of care.
  • Willing to cross-train on back-office clinical skills in order to perform in a cross-functional role as needed.
  • Completes all mandatory compliance training and consistently follows processes and procedures to maintain compliance standards.
  • Maintains friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers and managers.
  • Performs the physical, use of senses, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position, as specified on the physical demands.
  • Responsible for folding towels, cleaning tables and helping patients with exercise equipment.
  • Welcome new employees on their first day in the clinic and facilitate introductions to team members, clinic tours, and an overview of the clinic processes.
  • Actively assist new employees with learning activities and completing required training.
  • Support new employee training by providing job shadowing, demonstration, and coaching opportunities.
  • Ability to comply with company standards of operations.
  • Ability to adhere to the core values of the company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.
  • The ability to promote and maintain a respectful culture of employee, employer, patients and business confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with basic PC skills to include typing, utilization of a mouse, and ability to use basic software such as MS Outlook and Word.
  • Maintains the overall cleanliness of the office as needed to support the team and clinic environment, which may include, but not be limited to, taking out garbage, organization and cleanliness of desk, patient and office space and assistance with other team members to achieve a strong professional appearance for our employees, patients and visitors.
  • Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Secondary:

Additional requirements and responsibilities

  • Level 1: High School Diploma or its equivalent with a current CPR license* and at least 1 year of customer experience, preferably urgent care
  • Level 2: High School Diploma or its equivalent with a current CPR license* and 3 years' experience in billing and coding and intermediate computer skills, which include typing 70-100 words per minute, knowledge of Microsoft Office including, word and excel. Intermediate skills in excel including basic formulas and v lookup.
  • Level 3: High School Diploma or its equivalent with a current CPR license* and 3 years' experience in billing and coding and intermediate computer skills, which include typing 70-100 words per minute, knowledge of Microsoft Office including, word and excel. Intermediate skills in excel including basic formulas and v lookup.
  • Administration duties, including but not limited to scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by Clinic and or Regional Director

*Receive and active within 7 days of hire.

Experience Requirements and Preferences

Education: High School Diploma or its equivalent

AND

Experience:

  • 1 Year of medical office experience with basic medical terminology and insurance knowledge preferred.
  • 1 Year experience with basic use of PC to include using mouse, standard software such as MS Office to include Outlook and Word.
Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Its Equivalent

Compliance

Fast Pace Health is committed to the principle of equal employment and creating an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct.

Please refer to the links below for information regarding your rights under certain federal laws:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

Mississippi Residents Only:

In Mississippi, Fast Pace requires pre-employment/drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The law requires that Fast Pace notify applicants, in writing, upon application and prior to the collection of the specimen for drug and alcohol test, that they may be tested for "the presence of drugs [or alcohol] in their metabolites." Miss. Code. Ann. § 71-7-3(5).

Applicants are limited to individuals from states, excluding the following: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.


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About Fast Pace Health

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Fast Pace Health aims to push for a new vision of healthcare in rural communities that will consist of an array of different services. We are changing the delivery of healthcare in these rural areas by integrating excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community service, in a way that puts the patient's needs first and improves the health status of our communities.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Franklin, TN, US

Year founded

2009