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
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