How do they match: Medical Assistants

  • Health Services Information Specialist
  • Health Assistant
  • Health Information Coder
  • Health Unit Clerk
  • Client Services Coordinator

  • Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

  • Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.