How do they match: Medical Assistants

  • Health Assistant
  • Health Information Coder
  • Health Services Information Specialist
  • Health Unit Clerk
  • Office Manager
  • Clinical Office Technician
  • Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Medical Office Technician
  • Medical Office Worker
  • Ocular Care Aide
  • Primary Care Medical Assistant
  • Urgent Care Medical Assistant

  • 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.

  • Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
  • Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
  • Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
  • Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
  • 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.