How do they match: 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants

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.

Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.

How do they match: Medical Assistants