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Medical
Assistants are skilled health
professionals working principally in
medical offices and clinics. Their
tasks are varied and based on whether
they work in large group practices,
small private offices, clinics or
hospitals. Medical Assistants work
under the direction of physicians in
their offices or other medical
places. They execute administrative
and clinical duties to help the health
care office run efficiently. The task
of a medical assistant includes,
answering telephones, receiving and
greeting patients, filling out
insurance forms, scheduling appointments. They also assist in
the preparation and maintenance of medical records. The clinical
duties of a medical assistant include
documenting patient histories, preparing patients for check-ups,
collecting specimens and preparing and giving medicines as directed
by the physician. Medical assistants are mostly employed by,
practicing physicians, community-based health care programs
and regional health corporations.
Certified
Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant
and National Certified Medical Assistant certificates are some
of the accredited credentials awarded to qualified individuals
who have passed the specified exams. Medical assistants complete
1or 2-year programs in technical high schools, postsecondary
vocational schools and junior colleges. A few are also trained
on the job.
Employment prospects are best for medical assistants
with recognized training and experience, especially those with
certification.
Medical assistants usually work in clean surroundings. They
continuously work together with other people and have multi
tasks to perform at most times. A full-time medical assistant
works a 40-hour week normally. Some also work part time, in
the evenings or only at weekends.
Employers have become conscious of the medical assistants as
important health care professionals.
They appreciate and identify the skills and profit the medical
assistant brings to the medical office. The ever growing and
aging population enhances the need for qualified medical assistants
to handle both, the clinical and administrative aspects in a
medical office. (Author)
Maria Dixon |
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