Medical Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:

*Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator.
*Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant.
* Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.
*Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
* Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant.
* Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
* Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.

Salary: $13, 30 per hour

Education: Medical assistants who perform clinical tasks, such as drawing blood or taking X-rays, need to meet special requirements in some states. Depending on the law, these clinical medical assistants normally must complete an accredited medical assisting program or pass an examination.

How although optional, certification enhances a medical assistant's job qualifications. You normally must be at least 18 to apply. The American Association of Medical Assistants requires an accredited associate degree and success on an examination to receive its Certified Medical Assistant credential. Other national certifications include the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from the National Health career Association;, the Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists; and the National Certified Medical Assistant from the National Center for Competency Testing. You must pass an examination to receive any of these credentials, but no specific education is required. Ever, some states require both accredited education and an examination.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? Si a mí,  sí me gustaria estudiar una careara como esta ya que pienso que puedo aprender demasiada cosas y poner en habilidad muchas habilidades que tenga.