Physician Office Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.

  • Beckley, West Virginia
  • 15 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Overview: The Physician Office Assistant performs basic medical procedures to assist physician in evaluation and treatment of patients. Obtain lab specimens, perform routine lab procedures, and operate lab equipment (autoclave, microscope centrifuge, and hemogloinometer).

Numbers & Facts

LocationBeckley, West Virginia
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Overview:

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.
Qualifications:

Education

• 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.

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