Podiatrist assistant vs medical research assistant

Differences between podiatrist assistant and medical research 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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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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