MEDICAL ASSISTANT. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICAL ASSISTANT.
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MEDIC
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ASSISTA
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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