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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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Permissible Medication Tasks for Credentialed Medical Assistants 

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question: As a [credentialed medical assistant], am I allowed to change prescription medications (e.g., discontinue, stop date, different doses, new medication)? My company started making infusion medical assistants responsible for this with no training. I work in the infusion room.

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Permissible Injection Preparation by Medical Assistants

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question about California medical assisting law. I periodically receive this type of question about the laws of other states.

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Certified Nursing Assistants Working as Medical Assistants

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I received the following question from a CMA (AAMA)®: I work in a state that does not have education or credentialing requirements for medical assistants. Our clinic is planning to hire certified nursing assistants to work as medical assistants.

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The Impact of Good Customer Service in Medical Assisting

Athena Career Academy

For those aspiring to become a medical assistant, understanding the importance of customer service is vital. This article explores how excellent customer service in medical assisting can make a difference and why it's a key component of medical assistant training, including CMA classes.

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Finding the Best Accredited Medical Assistant Training Program

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Choosing the right medical assistant training program is a crucial step towards a rewarding career in the healthcare field. This article will guide you through the factors to consider when selecting the best accredited medical assistant training program.