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.
O que faz um 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.
Responsabilidades
Um Medical Assistant deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir apresentam-se alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Medical Assistant deve ser capaz de desempenhar:
Schedule appointments
Obtain blood samples
Perform data entry
Measure and record vital signs
Clean exam rooms
Answer phone calls
Habilidades necessárias
Um Medical Assistant competitivo terá determinadas competências e qualificações, incluindo:
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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