Doctor assistant vs student medical assistant-externship

Differences between doctor assistant and student 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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Student medical assistant-externship example responsibilities.

• Perform EKG's, ear cleanings, injections, nail cultures and assist with women's yearly physicals.
• Gain experience in performing routine patient care interventions while developing strong organizational skills while caring for patients.
• Shadowed/Assist official personnel on performance of special procedures, patient evaluation, transporting patients, therapeutic exercises and body mechanics/functional mobility.
• Observe various departments and operations within the hospital and clinical setting environment including surgery, radiology, urology, and emergency.
• Review and administration of medications, allergies and other pharmacology relate items.
• Perform CLIA wave laboratory testing.
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