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RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Administer medication

Schedule appointments

Documentation and paperwork

SIX RIGHTS OF THE PATIENT AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION Right patientRight siteRight routeRight medicationRight timeRight dose

INJECTIONSThings to know Type of medication

INJECTIONSThings to know Type of medication Size of needle

INJECTIONSThings to know Type of medication Size of needle Site to inject

INJECTIONSThings to know Type of medication Size of needle Site to inject Sq or IM

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTSMedical Assistants Schedule

all of appointments patient requires

MRI CT scan X-ray All Specialists appointments

your patients need to see Bone density

PAPERWORKA medical assistant spends the

average of four hours a day documenting in the patients chart.

Everything is documented and most by the medical assistant.

• Phone calls and exact conversation that has taken place

• Vital signs• Medications that are administered• Everything that is done in the office

in behalf of the patient

CONCLUSIONThese are just a few of the

responsibilities of a Medical Assistant

While it is very demanding, it is very rewarding.

Whether it be a smile from a patient or a thank you. sometimes it is them crying on your shoulder, you end the day knowing you made a difference