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.
*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.
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