Medical Assistants

assisting medical doctors and other health professionals to examine and treat patients, including measuring and recording vital signs, administering medications and performing routine clinical procedures such as giving injections and removing sutures

getting patients ready for examination and treatment, including explaining procedures and showing them to examination rooms

preparing and handling medical instruments and supplies, including sterilizing instruments and disposing of contaminated supplies in accordance with safety procedures

collecting blood, tissue or other specimens, and preparing them for laboratory testing

providing information to patients and families on health care topics including medications prescribed by a medical doctor or other health professional

providing prescription and drug refill information to pharmacies

maintaining cleanliness of patient waiting and examination rooms

recording information on patients' medical history, diagnostic testing and treatment procedures and results, and other information in medical records-keeping systems

scheduling appointments with patients, and preparing documentation required for billing, reporting and insurance purposes.