Doctor assistant vs clinical medical assistant

Differences between doctor assistant and clinical medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Doctor assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage communication between patients and doctor to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans and manage all triage calls.
• Manage the movement of patient's through the ER from triage to discharge or to the floor once admit.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality with patients and follow HIPAA regulations.
• Perform background physical evaluation with patients -assist physicians with daily patient care -Liaison between patients and attending physician.
• Handle medical emergencies by employing knowledge of first aid and CPR.
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Clinical medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Obtain vital signs, calculate body mass indexes, administer intramuscular injections, administer venipuncture on patients using aseptic technique.
• Treat patients and coworkers with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Obtain EKG's and vitals along with medical history, family history, current medications and chief complaints.
• Present data in a Powerpoint presentation in mentoring professor's classes.
• Process super-bills for submission to CPR billing, and daily bank deposits.
• Order new equipment and work with word, excel, and PowerPoint.
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