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How to Become a Medical Assistant By Mark
Stout The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office,
depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner's
specialty. In small practices, medical assistants usually do many
different kinds of tasks, handling both administrative and clinical
duties and reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or
other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize
in a particular area, under the supervision of department administrators.
Medical assistants perform administrative
and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists,
chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly.
They should not be confused with Physician assistants, who examine,
diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician.The
duties and job details of medical assistants vary according to what
is allowed by State law. Some common tasks include taking medical
histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures
to patients,
preparing patients for examinations, and
assisting physicians during examinations. Medical assistants collect
and prepare laboratory specimens and sometimes perform basic laboratory
tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize
medical instruments. They might instruct patients about medications
and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed
by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions
to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms,
remove sutures, and change dressings.Medical assistants also usually
perform administrative tasks such as update and file patient medical
records, fill out insurance forms, and arrange for hospital admissions
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