Certified nurses' aide vs registered medical assistant

Differences between certified nurses' aide and registered medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Certified nurses' aide example responsibilities.

• Recognize by physicians for ability to meticulously prepare patient's chest and attach leads to obtain excellent quality EKG tracings.
• Administer nursing care under direct supervision to assign residents and patients in order to achieve maximum level of independence.
• Assist residents with bathing, feeding, transferring, oral care, etc., care track on vital signs and ADL 's
• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of the patients and make appropriate matches between HHA and patients.
• Provide companionship to keep patients mentally healthy.
• Establish compassion by providing emotional/spiritual support to patients and families.
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Registered medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Generate referral letters for physician, manage and sort medical documents within the EHR system, and assist with e-prescribing.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Attain medical histories, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination, and assist during diagnostic examinations.
• Front and back administrative duties, answering phones, scheduling appointments and compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct lab tests in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and serology collections.
• Run testing, calibration and controls of high complexity specialize in areas of chemistry and hematology.
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