all state regulations allow a medical assistant to obtain vital signs (blood pressure, temperature and pulse) and draw blood (phlebotomy). She may administer intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections of approved drugs, which vary per state. In most states, a medical assistant may administer medication that is prepared as a unit dose (individually prepared, single dose). She may also assist in minor in-office surgical procedures and apply simple wound dressings. A medical assistant may also collect and run simple laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, complete blood count, and throat and nasal swabs. All tasks preformed must be associated with an order written by an acceptable licensed medical practitioner (physician, surgeon, nurse practitioner, physician assistant).
Yes!! As a health care professional, a Medical Assistant is indeed a mandatory reporter!
It depends what type of medical assistant your thinking of.
All states require certification as a medical assistant since your job entails giving shots and taking readings for blood glucose. Check with health department for the state of New Jersey to check the req's for being a medical assistant.
You can get a medical assistant certification for working in a hospital by first meeting the qualifications to become a medical assistant. You need attend a school and take a state test also.
You should contact your state board of medical certification for an exact answer.
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Medical Assistant educational programs are typically one or two years long. There are also certification requirements, which vary from state to state, but always include passing an exam.
Medical Assistant Job in hospitals has the requirement of medical assistant certifiction. Medical assistant is providing basic services to the patients and doctors. The services of medical assistant also includes clerical and nursing services.
To become a medical assistant there are many online and local schools that have medical assistant programs. Each state has different requirements for certification.
A college degree is required to be a medical assistant.
The average lab assistant salary is 30,000 per year. This can vary by location, state or industry but that is the average.
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