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Galen Medical Group
Chattanooga, Tennessee

SWITCHBOARD- EAST INTERNAL MEDICINE

Internal MedicineIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: EAST MED PEDS - Chattanooga, TN, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Admin - Clerical, Switchboard Operator - East Internal Medicine Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded applicants to join our team! Summary/Objective: The Switchboard Operator provides a combination of patient care duties and clerical/administrative duties in support of all departments. Essential Functions: Answers telephones, directs callers, and takes messages Gathers patient information and prepopulates the patients health record Register patients Assist with Scheduling & rescheduling of office appointments Page providers with Hospital Consults Faxes provider visits to referring providers Maintains current On-Call list Other Duties/Responsibilities: Periodically fill in for front desk or check out Provide superior customer service to all patients and client providers and staff Administrative and clerical duties as necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service Strong communications skills; both written and verbal Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently Ability to work independently or in a team environment Ability to hear well and speak clearly Ability to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations Pleasant telephone voice and manner required Able to type 35 words per minute Comfortable wording under minimal super

  • vision Use of MS Outlook, Word & Excel Ability to operate office equipment including computer, fax, calculator, and copier Reliable transportation and clean driving record, if applicable Flexibility to work overtime as needed Qualifications: Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Prior clerical experience and answering telephones Work experience in a healthcare organization Previous staffing/scheduling experience in a healthcare environment Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA and OSHA standards. Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process. Why should you apply? 401(k) benefits. Education reimbursement. Holiday Pay. Great earned time-off policy. Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Dis
  • ability.

Key Responsibilities

The switchboard operator is responsible for answering and directing calls, managing patient information, and scheduling appointments. They also provide administrative support and assist with front desk duties as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior clerical or telephone experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to type 35 words per minute are required.

Key Skills

Communication skillsTelephone etiquetteData entryMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTime managementClerical supportHIPAA complianceTypingOffice equipment operation

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
60%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,513/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Galen Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Hixson, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) benefits
Education reimbursement
Holiday Pay
Great earned time-off policy
Company-paid Life Insurance
Long Term Disability