The Physician Office Assistant performs basic medical procedures to assist physician in evaluation and treatment of patients.

• 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.

• 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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