Job description
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Advanced coursework in business or medical terminology preferred
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1 year of prior experience in a medical or office setting preferred
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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BLS from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire
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Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
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Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
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Typing, computer skills, word processing, mathematical skills
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Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
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Must have the ability to coordinate and organize details
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Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks
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Manual dexterity and mobility
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Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting and at times, standing/walking
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Bending, squatting, twisting, turning
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Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
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Exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
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Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens; and, unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces uneven surfaces), etc.
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At times, may be subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); and emergencies.
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Continuous sitting or standing up to >8 hours per day
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Episodes of extensive walking may occur during shift.
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Speaking, reading, and writing > 8 hours per day
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Lift, carry; push and/or, pull <30 lbs
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Frequently per shift: bends; squats; kneels; twists; turns; and reaches.
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Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition; and moderate dexterity.
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Frequently per hour, exposed to soft voices >3ft away.
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Frequently per hour, exposed to close eye work
About ARHS: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is a family of two hospitals and multi-specialty physician practices. ARHS is the leader for healthcare in the High Country, providing high quality, compassionate healthcare for the mountain region of northwest North Carolina and northeast Tennessee. At ARHS, we believe in Making Life Better. Each interaction provides us with an opportunity to have a positive impact. Click here to see how our team takes pride in Making Life Better for those we serve.
Watauga Medical Center is licensed as a 117-bed regional referral medical complex, offering both primary and secondary acute and specialty care. The Medical Center received certification by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center in 2011.
ARMA: Appalachian Regional Medical Associates (ARMA) is the physician practice group of ARHS whose primary purpose is to provide primary care and specialty clinics to serve the needs of the residents of the High Country.
About the Area: Big-city cultural attractions and small-town warmth merge in Boone, NC and its neighboring communities. Home to Appalachian State University, the High Country offers an abundance of activities for everyone to enjoy. Take a ride on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, head to the slopes for a day of skiing during the winter, or visit the small village of Blowing Rock, located just ten miles from Boone, and enjoy fine dining and shopping. There is so much to explore in the High Country. Come start your adventure today.
Benefits
Employee Choice Health Plans – 3 plans tailored to fit your life.
Dental & Vision Plan Options.
Retirement – ARHS offers both pre-tax and post-tax ROTH contribution with a robust employer match.
Parental Leave – Eligible employees can take two weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six months following the birth or adoption of a child.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Employee Wellness Program.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited.
Location: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System · App Family Medicine
Schedule: Full-time, Days, 8-5
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