Doctor assistant vs medical laboratory assistant

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

• Direct a team of professionals to achieve superior and consistent ventilator weaning outcomes for long term ventilator dependent patients.
• Ensure and enforce medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control
• Adhere to JCAHO confidentiality as well as maintained CLIA and OSHA standards.
• Monitor lab performance to be in compliance with CLIA requirements.
• Ensure CLIA standards are compliant and assist annual state inspectors during their surveys.
• Conduct intake assessments in emergency room which include administering of vitals, EKG s, and patient prepping.
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