Podiatrist assistant vs clinical assistant

Differences between podiatrist assistant and clinical assistant duties and responsibilities

Podiatrist assistant example responsibilities.

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
• Experience with EMR software, scheduling appointments.
• Certify to perform x-rays of the foot and ankle.
• Keep track of orthotics orders, castings, and diabetic shoes fittings.
• Explain how to properly use and care for new prosthetics and orthotics.
• Verify patients insurance using the computer system require.
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Clinical assistant example responsibilities.

• Participate in multiple studies managing CTM activities for various therapeutic areas simultaneously including oncology, urology, transplant, and immunology.
• Interview patients and interpret EKG recordings transmit via telephone.
• Maintain CPR certification on yearly basis and perform errands as per the instructions of supervisor.
• Act as a paramedic including CPR, heart defibrillator, first aid, emergency care.
• Schedule necessary test such as nerve conductions studies, bone scans, and MRI's.
• Conduct mini-meetings with small groups of doctors to encourage them to take ownership of their EMR forms.
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