Qualities of a Medical Assistant

Medical assisting is probably not for you if you:

• are interested in a career in an expanding field

• have an interest in health and medicine

• do not like variety in your job

• are good at multi-tasking

Medical assistants are generally allowed to:

• perform examinations
• diagnose illnesses
• prescribe treatment
• assist in the administration of treatment

Anatomy and physiology, infection control, patient intake, and documentation of care are considered what type of skill?

• general
• administrative
• clinical

Medical reception, patient navigator/advocate, medical business practices are considered what type of skill?

• general
• administrative
• clinical

Patient preparation and assisting the provider is considered what type of skill?

• general
• administrative
• clinical

Psychology, communication, and professionalism are considered what type of skills?

• general
• administrative
• clinical

Helping manage the business affairs of the practice is considered what type of skill?

• general
• administrative
• clinical

Nutrition, collecting and processing specimens, and diagnostic testing are considered what type of skills?

• general
• administrative
• clinical

Quality assurance and safety, and medical terminology are considered what type of skills?

• general
• administrative
• clinical

Establishing patient medical records, scheduling appointments and practice finances are considered what type of skills?

• general
• administrative
• clinical