Morgue attendant vs student medical assistant

Differences between morgue attendant and student medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Morgue attendant example responsibilities.

• Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
• Experience with automate and manual staining of IHC, special stains and routine stains.
• Transport the remains of patients who pass away at MUSC to the morgue facility.
• Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
• Handle confidential materials and follow HIPPA regulations.

Student medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Provide supportive counseling and utilize motivation interviewing to improve patients' ability to manage their medical diagnoses
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Assist patients with consent forms, HIPAA questions and insurance verification to ensure accurate and timely care.
• Used word processor and gain experience in EHR software.
• Prepare examination rooms, take patient vitals, and update EHR.
• Perform routine tests such as hearing tests, EKG's, vision tests, and specimen collection.
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