Medical assistant

Professional Knowledge and Skills

Administration of TB Test
Follow up phone calls
Rooming Patients
Suture Removal

Work Settings

Adult Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Outpatient Clinic*

Office Duties

Authorization Forms
Pharmacy calls/patient refill requests

Laboratory Tests

Blood Glucose via Glucometer
Pregnancy

Clinic Specialties

General/Family Practice*
Internal Medicine*
Pediatrics*

Vital Signs

Height/Weight
Obtain Vital Signs
Pulse Oximetry
Vision testing

Injections

Immunizations

Specimen Collection

Labeling of specimens
Urine - UA/Clean Catch
Venipuncture*

Set Up and Assist with Procedures

Nebulizer Treatments
Pap Smear

Prepare for Exam

Record History/Medications/Allergies