Emergency veterinary assistant vs medical research assistant

Differences between emergency veterinary assistant and medical research assistant duties and responsibilities

Emergency veterinary assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform and manage procedures including splinting, suturing, electrocardiography and abscess incision and drainage.
• Assist in emergency traumas, prepare chest tube drainage systems and perform CPR.
• Practice CPR and first aid skills, patient assessment, triage, and emergency responsibility
• Prepare and conduct informational groups for patients on eating disorders and chemical dependency.
• Schedule education for patients on capsule endoscopy procedures, maintain video database and capsule treatment log.
• Chart reviews and updates, transcription of clinical data into electronic charts for documentation and determination of medical necessity.
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Medical research assistant example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Conduct intake and triage of medical histories for new and returning patients.
• Record patient's medical history, vital statistics and information into charts and EMR.
• Perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• Perform tests (EKG's), as per protocol.
• Sustain compliance with OSHA and HIPPA standards.
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