Physician Office Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Hazard, KY

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About The Position

The Physician Office Assistant performs basic medical procedures to assist physician in evaluation and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Graduate of Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute accurately.
• Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training as required to attain proficiency of assigned duties and/or responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take vital signs, height, weight, etc
• May assist in minor surgery: clean and prep op-site.
• Set up sterile trays and assist in sterile procedures.
• Sterilize and wrap surgical instruments.
• Obtain lab specimens, perform routine lab procedures, and operate lab equipment (autoclave, microscope centrifuge, and hemogloinometer)
• Perform EKG’s and basic Arrhythmia recognition
• Change sterile dressings, remove sutures and skin clips.
• Administer injections
• General office bookkeeping, coding and filing insurance claims.
• Practice Universal precautions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees