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Careers For Medical Assistants By Ari Alhadeff A career as
a medical assistant will give you a job that is not likely
to be affected by fluctuations in the economy. That's because
healthcare is something that will always be needed. As a medical
assistant,
you will help a doctor to care for his or her patients. In
that role, you are likely to perform routine treatments, do
lab tests and help to maintain the office records.The actual
duties you will perform as a medical assistant will vary by
state law. In some states medical assistants who have specialized
training are allowed to draw blood or take x-rays. In most
states, the assistant is expected to take a patient's medical
history, record his or her weight, the pulse rate, and blood
pressure.
They are entrusted with explaining to patients what the doctor
is about to do, and answering any questions the patient may
have about the examination. During the exam, assistants hand
the doctor any medical instruments or medications. They may
also collect lab specimens, and instruct patients about how
to take their medicine and how to stay on special diets. After
the exam, the assistant tidies up the room, disposing of used
materials, arranging equipment and sterilizing any instruments
that were used.In some jobs, assistants may also have clerical
responsibilities, like answering the phones, greeting patients,
taking them to the exam room and updating their medical records.
Many assistants fill out insurance forms and schedule appointments,Click
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