Job Information
Eastman Administrative Medical Assistant in Kingsport, Tennessee
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Administrative Medical Assistant will share responsibility in providing comprehensive administrative support and managing the budget for the Chief Medical Officer. Duties will include handling accounting tasks such as budgeting, purchase requisitions/orders, monthly invoices, and accounts payable. This position will also be responsible for timekeeping and payroll administration, coordinating calendars in Outlook, and maintaining confidential employee and HIPAA-related files. Additional responsibilities will include coordinate workers’ compensation claims, ensure compliance with audits, schedule exams, and manage records retention.
Qualifications
• Must be high school graduate or equivalent • Experience in Medical Office Coordination preferred • Minimum 4 years of Administrative Coordination Experience or Equivalent College Degree Plan
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software Applications and ability to assist others with use • Committed to Zero Incident Mindset for Safety • Strong organizational skills to manage changing schedules and daily demands of the department • Must be flexible in adjusting work duties to meet business demands including schedule changes/covering absences/variety of workload day to meet business needs • Must maintain confidentiality and handle such information with discretion • Must meet Eastman’s dependability guidelines • Strong, professional interpersonal skills • Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills o Must be able to communicate clearly with others orally, in writing and electronically • Self-starter; takes the initiative to get the work done • Must have ability to understand, interpret, and remember written and oral procedures and apply new skills and technologies • Possess and practice good organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task. • Able to function in a team setting and exhibit behaviors that would support company goals and objectives • Must be able to interact cooperatively and constructively with co-workers, customers, and supervision
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.