Medical Office Assistant — Patient Care & Support

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Martin (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Martin, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support registration, discharge and patient care under physician orders. You will take vital signs, assist with examinations, prepare rooms, and manage patient records and communications.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred; on-the-job training available. This is a full-time on-site role with hospital-wide responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• On-the-job training available up to 6 months.
• Experience can substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care procedures as required.
• Takes and records vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.
• Cares for patient receiving oxygen therapy.
• Registers patients and prepares records and service notices.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Medication administration

Room preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Martin, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support registration, discharge and patient care under physician orders. You will take vital signs, assist with examinations, prepare rooms, and manage patient records and communications.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred; on-the-job training available. This is a full-time on-site role with hospital-wide responsibilities.