Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

Our day typically starts with preparing patients for medical exams. This involves taking their vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight. We also record their medical history and listen to any concerns they may have. When a patient arrives, we start by gathering basic information.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

One of their main duties is managing patient records. This involves updating medical histories, recording vital signs, and noting any changes in patients’ conditions. Medical assistants must coordinate between doctors’ busy schedules and patients’ needs.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

One of the first things medical assistants do each day is welcome and prepare patients for their visits. This includes taking vital signs like blood pressure and temperature. They also collect medical histories to help the doctor understand the patient’s health better. Next, medical assistants take vital signs.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

These tasks can be broadly categorized into clinical and administrative duties, which include: – Patient Care: Assisting patients in getting settled in the dental chair, providing comfort items such as blankets or neck pillows, and ensuring patients understand pre and post-treatment instructions.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. Patient Care Technicians work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Where Do They Work?

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Patient Interactions and Clinical Duties Interacting with patients is a significant part of a medical assistant’s day. When patients arrive, medical assistants are usually the first point of contact. They greet patients, take their vital signs, and update their medical histories.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

Their clinical duties include: – Preparing patients for examinations: Medical Assistants help patients feel at ease by explaining procedures, recording medical histories, and measuring vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

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