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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Becoming a Medical Assistant

Medical assistants work closely with patients under the supervision of physicians. Becoming a medical assistant can be a rewarding step in your career. If you love working directly with patients, you’re sure to find this to be fulfilling work – and you can get certified in a relatively short time.

Sampling of Job Duties
There are generally administrative tasks involved with being a medical assistant. They tend to include filling out insurance information, updating patient records, setting up lab tests, and handling patient admission. Clinical duties include prepping patients for exams, checking vital signs, getting a patient’s medical history, informing patients about procedures, and performing lab tests.

Contact with People
One of the greatest things about being a medical assistant is the amount of contact you’ll have with people. You’ll have a lot of interaction with both patients and other medical workers. If you have a personable personality, becoming a medical assistant could be the perfect path for you.

Learn more about certification for a medical assistant career at ASPT.org today.

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