Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Registration & Billing

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Middlesborough, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient registration, rooming, and clerical tasks in a busy clinic. You will gather medical histories, take vital signs, and assist with exams under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications as directed, preparing exam rooms, and handling billing and documentation to ensure accurate records and efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of experience in a medical setting.
• 3–6 months on-the-job training if not certified.
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basis patient care procedures as required.
• Participates in conferences and serves on committees as requested.
• Participates in patient and family education as necessary.
• Prepares for and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.
• Takes and records vital signs, height and weight.
• Performs catheterizations and provides catheter care.
• Administers oral and intra‑muscular medications.
• Cares for patient receiving oxygen therapy.
• Applies sterile and non‑sterile compresses and bandages.
• Tests urine for sugar, acetone, and Ph.
• Assists with physical examinations.
• Applies ace bandages, hot and/or cold compresses.
• Collects specimens, blood, urine, stool, and sputum.
• May do venipunctures and EKGs as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness, safety and efficiency in the clinic.
• Alert to and able to respond appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Prepares used equipment for re‑sterilization.
• Knows legal requirements for reporting to police, health department, and other agencies and follows requirements.
• Accompanies or transfers patients to other departments such as lab or x‑ray.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms.
• Manages time in order to expedite patient flow.
• Assists with minor out‑patient surgery.

Skills

Obtain patient history

Take vital signs

Prepare examination area

Administer medications

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Medical Assistant Training Program

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Middlesborough, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient registration, rooming, and clerical tasks in a busy clinic. You will gather medical histories, take vital signs, and assist with exams under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications as directed, preparing exam rooms, and handling billing and documentation to ensure accurate records and efficient patient flow.