Doctor assistant vs medical assistant externship

Differences between doctor assistant and medical assistant externship 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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Medical assistant externship example responsibilities.

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
• Perform various clinical duties, such as vital signs, EKG's, urinalysis, PFT's, and rooming/interviewing patients.
• Interview patients during check-in/check-out procedures to obtain their medical information following HIPAA standards.
• Perform EKG, pregnancy test, vision & hearing examinations, as well as analyzed and document controls for urinalysis.
• Back office duties including taking patients vitals, CLIA waive testing, and assisting the doctor and nurse practitioner as needed.
• Assist podiatrists with patients suffering from complications relate to diabetes or obesity.
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