Autopsy assistant vs medical research assistant

Differences between autopsy assistant and medical research assistant duties and responsibilities

Autopsy assistant example responsibilities.

• Attain medical histories, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination, and assist during diagnostic examinations.
• Preform specific protocol for fixation, dehydration and infiltration of tissue gross in by the pathologist or myself.
• Preform radiologic imaging on decease individuals.
• Perform frozen sectioning for in-surgical consultation.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining current certification in CPR.
• Perform clinical functions including but not limit to: allergy shots and injections/immunizations, venipuncture, and approve laboratory tests.
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Medical research assistant example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Conduct intake and triage of medical histories for new and returning patients.
• Record patient's medical history, vital statistics and information into charts and EMR.
• Perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• Perform tests (EKG's), as per protocol.
• Sustain compliance with OSHA and HIPPA standards.
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