Resident Support Assistant (Kingsport Family Medicine)
Listed compensation
$32,575
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
This position is located at Kingsport Family Medicine.
Job Summary
The Resident Information Research Tech reports to the Residency Coordinator and is responsible for providing administrative support to the Medical Director, Program Director, faculty, residents, medical students, and coordinators.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to be a team player.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to organize, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and independently monitor projects to successful completion.
- Ability to accept responsibility and demonstrate discretion and good judgment.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service (faculty members, residents, medical students, staff, departmental personnel, vendors, and visitors).
- Ability to be a good role model for medical students and residents regarding organization and professionalism.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
- Ability to comply with HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to enter data accurately.
- Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively utilize computer software to accomplish duties, including programs for word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, resident application system, and resident/faculty system.
- Ability to locate, understand, communicate, and comply with Tennessee Board of Regents, ETSU, and Family Medicine policies, guidelines, and procedures for all activities.
- Ability to learn and efficiently assimilate new technologies, hardware, and software into daily functions.
- Ability to electronically create, store, edit, and transmit documents and photos in portable document format (pdf).
- Ability to gather and compile data for a variety of purposes.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of office experience in business and/or healthcare.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge of residency software, electronic medical records and scheduling software.
Compensation & Benefits
- Job Family: Medical Academic Associate 1
- Salary: Market Range 3 ($32,575.00)
- For information on benefits, please visit - www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Applications Instructions
- Non-exempt positions will be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
The closing is subject to change without notice to applicants.
- Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Please attach the following documents to your application: a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
University Overview (as needed)
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service.
Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer Statement
- Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Key Responsibilities
The Resident Support Assistant provides administrative support to the Medical Director, faculty, residents, and medical students at Kingsport Family Medicine. Responsibilities include managing projects, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring compliance with institutional and departmental policies.
Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate's degree or a High School Diploma/GED with at least two years of office experience in business or healthcare. Proficiency in computer software and the ability to handle confidential information are essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Resident Support Assistant (Kingsport Family Medicine) at ETSU a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,411 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% 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)), so the posted ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$33k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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