Physician Office Assistant

Job 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.