Podiatrist assistant vs lead medical assistant

Differences between podiatrist assistant and lead medical 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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Lead medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage company financial accounts, including employee payroll and tax document preparations.
• Ensure the laboratory is CLIA compliant for semi-annual certification, provide annual CLIA waive competence.
• Perform all staff yearly reviews and yearly competencies on the CLIA waive testing done in the office.
• Alphabetize medications, accurately update and record patient medications and allergies in patient chart upon each visit.
• Learned basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Follow OSHA laboratory safety policies and procedures.
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