Medical Assistant

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. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way care is delivered for patients with obesity. 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. To learn more about our recent Series B funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz and CVS Ventures, please check out this article.

We're looking for a Medical Assistant to join as the first MA at our brand-new clinic in Sandy Springs. 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 8am-5pm EST

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in primary care, specialty care, metabolic health, or weight management.
• Experience with prior authorizations and referrals is a strong plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems (Athena experience preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a passion for inclusive, compassionate care.

Pay & Perks:
Fully remote opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with company match

Up to 20 days of PTO per year + company holidays

Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents)

Annual work from home stipend for remote employees

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.