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allsm [11]
4 years ago
5

Why is it important for the Medical Assistant to record any past procedures or surgeries that a patient has had in the past?

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kykrilka [37]4 years ago
4 0

Medical assistants (MA) job description includes performing a variety of duties. These duties vary from job to job. Their medical director assigns MA duties. A medical director is a physician under whom the medical assistants work. MA help the doctor’s office run efficiently. Typically, they work in both the front and back areas of the doctor’s office.

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Medical assistants are unlicensed caregivers who work primarily in doctors’ offices and clinics, although they may also work in hospitals in some states. Each state determines what a medical assistant is allowed to do, so their tasks may vary from one state to another. In all states, however, a medical assistant must work under the supervision of a doctor or licensed nurse such as an RN or LPN/LVN.

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