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Medical Assistant
Competency-based occupation
Onet code: 31-9092.00
2
Years
25
Skills
490h
Related instruction
Classroom Instruction Topics
Medical Assistant
Health Careers Employability Skills
Health Careers Skills Lab (HCRC)
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology
On-the-job Training
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Clean medical equipment.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Interview patients to gather medical information.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Record vital statistics or other health information.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Explain technical medical information to patients.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Give medications or immunizations.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Process medical billing information.
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
Control prescription refills or authorizations.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Change dressings on wounds.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
Operate medical equipment.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
State:
California
Headquarters Location:
Walnut, CA (91789)
Industries:
Health Care and Social Assistance
Retail Trade
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