Medical office assistant vs registered medical assistant

Differences between medical office assistant and registered medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Medical office assistant example responsibilities.

• Experience with manage care, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers.
• Communicate closely with patients to ensure they are managing their current medications properly, and maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records.
• Conduct preliminary patient screenings by assessing vital signs, recording patient information, preparing patient rooms, and performing EKG tests.
• Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information follows policies and procedures including HIPAA regulations.
• Perform medical office duties including checking vital signs, history gathering, phlebotomy, and assisting physician with medical/neurological procedures.
• Implement a new EHR system; provide leadership and mentoring to staff and physician during transition.
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Registered medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Generate referral letters for physician, manage and sort medical documents within the EHR system, and assist with e-prescribing.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Attain medical histories, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination, and assist during diagnostic examinations.
• Front and back administrative duties, answering phones, scheduling appointments and compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct lab tests in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and serology collections.
• Run testing, calibration and controls of high complexity specialize in areas of chemistry and hematology.
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