Medical Assistant
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Keywords
Project
Bridges2Healthcare
Authors
Northeast Iowa Community College
Date Submitted
2012
Material Type
Recruitment and Outreach
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Northeast Iowa Community College
Industry Partner
None
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Medical Assistants are allied health professionals who perform administrative and clinical functions that support the services of physicians and other health practitioners in a medical office setting. Duties vary depending on the practice and scope in the state. Clinical duties can include collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, sterilizing medical equipment, blood draws, performing electrocardiograms and preparing patients for x-rays. Administrative functions include; patient scheduling, registration, billing and purchasing and maintaining supplies. Medical Assistants, if directed by a physician and state law, may instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications, authorize drug refills and telephone prescription orders to pharmacies.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Ambulatory Health Care Services -- Offices of Physicians (6211)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Diploma
Certificate
Certificate