Autopsy assistant vs student medical assistant

Differences between autopsy assistant and student medical 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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Student medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Provide supportive counseling and utilize motivation interviewing to improve patients' ability to manage their medical diagnoses
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Assist patients with consent forms, HIPAA questions and insurance verification to ensure accurate and timely care.
• Used word processor and gain experience in EHR software.
• Prepare examination rooms, take patient vitals, and update EHR.
• Perform routine tests such as hearing tests, EKG's, vision tests, and specimen collection.
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