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Credentials for Medical Assistants in New Jersey

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question: I am reaching out to seek your expertise and clarification regarding the scope of practice for Registered Medical Assistants (RMAs) who are certified through agencies such as American Allied Health, MedCA, American Registry of Medical Assistants, and NPCE.

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The Impact of Misdemeanors for Ohio Medical Assistants

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question from an Ohio attorney: I represent a client who tells me that she is a licensed medical assistant in Ohio.

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Assessment of Minnesota Medical Assisting Students

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question: I am writing to inquire about [whether] a CMA (AAMA) [can] sign off on a medical assistant apprentices competency documents. After the apprentice completes… Continue reading Assessment of Minnesota Medical Assisting Students

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Indiana Medical Assistants as Surgical Technologists

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question from an Indiana medical assistant: I am looking into getting my surgical technologist degree, but I am wondering if I can use my medical assisting degree in the [operating room]. I don’t know… Continue reading Indiana Medical Assistants as Surgical Technologists

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Referring to Medical Assistants as Nurses: A Misdemeanor in Georgia

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following email: I have moved to Georgia, and I am encountering medical assistants being called nurses at almost all levels in this clinic. Medical assistants refer to themselves as nurses. The providers state, “My nurse will be back in to speak with you.”

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Categorization of Medical Assistants in Various States

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

A medical assistant recently sent me the following email: I was curious about my scope of practice under the law of my state and went to your “State Scope of Practice Laws” webpage. I could not find anything in my state’s section that mentioned “medical assistants.”

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15 Key Medical Assistant Skills

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Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the healthcare industry. They act as the backbone of medical practices and ensure that both clinical and administrative tasks are executed seamlessly. To excel […] The post 15 Key Medical Assistant Skills appeared first on Unitek College.