Physician Office Assistant

Medical AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 12h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. as a Physician Office Assistant – Medical Assistant in Hazard, KY, US.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. as a Physician Office Assistant – Medical Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care, including clinical procedures and vital sign monitoring, while also managing administrative tasks such as patient registration and billing. They ensure the clinic operates efficiently by maintaining records, stocking rooms, and assisting with diagnostic treatments.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and be a graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program. Proficiency in typing at least 30 words per minute is required, along with the ability to complete on-the-job training.

Key Skills

Medical records managementVital signs monitoringPhlebotomyEKGMedication administrationInsurance verificationMedical billingAppointment schedulingSterilizationPatient educationData entryOffice equipment operationEmergency response

Medical Assisting Career Context

Medical Assisting pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Hazard, KENTUCKY
1,001-5,000 employees