Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.; Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient registration, transfers, and discharge processes. The role includes compiling medical information, maintaining patient records, and handling billing-related tasks under physician orders.

The candidate will perform routine patient care activities, take vital signs, assist with examinations, and administer medications as directed, ensuring accuracy and compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Medical Assistant training preferred.
• Certification as Medical Assistant from an accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and manages admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Takes and records vital signs and basic patient measurements.
• Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers medications as directed and maintains medication records.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of clinic, manages inventory and supplies.
• Performs clerical duties including filing, billing support and data entry.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical records

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Training Program

Tools

Copiers

Fax machines

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient registration, transfers, and discharge processes. The role includes compiling medical information, maintaining patient records, and handling billing-related tasks under physician orders.

The candidate will perform routine patient care activities, take vital signs, assist with examinations, and administer medications as directed, ensuring accuracy and compassionate patient service.