The Physician Office Assistant performs basic medical procedures to assist physician in evaluation and treatment of patients.
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.
• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program required.
Experience• Three (3) to six (6) months of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities• Ability to type a minimum of thirty (30) words per minute accurately.
• Knowledge of medical assisting principles, practices, and clinical support functions.
• Ability to assist with patient care, examinations, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, providers, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Graduate of a medical assistant training program
- Three to six months of on-the-job training
- Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute accurately
- Knowledge of medical assisting principles, practices, and clinical support functions
- Ability to assist with patient care, examinations, and clinical procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively with patients, providers, and healthcare team members
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong organizational and time management skills
What We Do
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is a not-for-profit health system serving Central Appalachia through 14 hospitals in Kentucky and West Virginia, along with multispecialty physician practices, home-health agencies, home-medical-equipment stores, retail pharmacies, and medical spas. Its mission is to improve health and promote well-being in partnership with regional communities, while providing broad rural healthcare services and investing in medical capabilities.
