Medical Assistants typically work for hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities to perform administrative and clinical duties to support medical staff. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to communicate with patients and maintain patient confidentiality. Their job is to restock supplies in examination rooms, change bandages, remove stitches and perform physical examinations. They may also be responsible for accepting payment from patients and coordinating prescription refills for patients to pick up at their local pharmacy.
Que fait un Medical Assistant ?
A Medical Assistant, or a Clinical Assistant, is responsible for assisting Doctors and Nurses in providing care to their patients. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples.
Responsabilités
Un Medical Assistant doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Medical Assistant doit être capable d'exécuter :
Schedule appointments
Obtain blood samples
Perform data entry
Measure and record vital signs
Clean exam rooms
Answer phone calls
Compétences requises
Un Medical Assistant compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Associate’s degree in a medical field
Pass a minimum of one exam from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
2+ years of working in the healthcare field
Strong verbal and written skills
Superior customer service skills
A high level of professionalism
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