Physician Office Assistant
US-KY-Middlesboro
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Req #: 33784
Type: Regular Full-Time
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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: * High School Diploma Required * Up to 1 year Preferred * Obtain patient history and take vital signs to assist physician with examination and treatment. * Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area. * Perform selected test that assist with diagnosis and treatment. Screen and follow-up patient test results. * Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician and maintain medication records. * Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training as required to attain proficiency of assigned duties and/or responsibilities. * Graduate of Medical Assistant Training Program. Required *
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