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– Patient Assessment: Taking and recordingvitalsigns, helping dentists in performing oral inspections, and obtaining diagnostic information as needed. – Medical Records: Maintaining accurate and updated patientrecords, ensuring the confidentiality and security of the information.
Patient Interaction: Communicating with patients, taking medical histories, and measuring vitalsigns. These foundational skills give pre-med students a practical understanding of medical procedures and patient care. They look for dedication and meaningful patient interactions.
Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Recordpatients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vitalsigns (i.e., Typically, medical assistants will be asked to perform a mix of clinical and administrative work.
They greet patients, record medical histories, take vitalsigns, and prepare patients for examinations. They also assist with minor surgical procedures, administer medications, and manage medical records. In these settings, medical assistants serve as the right hand of healthcare providers.
Their key tasks include: Administrative Duties: Medical Assistants handle essential administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patientrecords, and conducting insurance billing to keep the practice running efficiently.
Explore Northwest Suburban College’s medical assistant programs today by contacting our admissions team. We are committed to empowering our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to make a positive impact on their patients’ lives and become standout professionals in their chosen fields.
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