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Is a medical assistant the same as a medical office assistant?
Asked by Specialist X
If not whats the difference?
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Best Answer:
A medical assistant also assists the doctor and nurses with minor procedures (taking vitals, applying casts, checking for hearing or sight loss, etc...) in addition to the office work.
was a CCMA
Answered by queen iceis future PhD
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yeppers, pretty much!
Answered by HOPE FOR THE BEDDER
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They are not the same. MOA is trained to handle office work only, a MA might have office work, but also does clinical work, like checking blood pressure, temp, and obtaining medical history from patients etc...
Answered by Poof
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I consider a Medical Office Assistant one who works in the front office, doing administrative duties, also known as an Administrative Medical Assistant.
The Medical Assistant works in the back office, assisting the doctor with medical procedures.
Answered by Karmarmil
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Pharmacy technicians
What they do: Perform administrative tasks in pharmacies and assist
pharmacists preparing medication for patients.
Training: No nationwide regulations for a pharmacy technician's
education exist, so each state has its own guidelines. Certification
and formal training are definitely positives for job seekers, but
expect plenty of on-the-job training as well.
Medical secretaries
What they do: Work with physicians and scientists to write articles,
speeches, presentations and reports.
Training: Requirements vary, but all secretaries should have a strong
command of grammar and possess excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and insurance practices
also helps.
Medical records and health information technicians
What they do: Ensure that patient records are complete and accurate.
They review medical charts and other documents that need to be on file
regarding the patient's medical history.
Training: An associate degree is standard, although relevant
health-care experience or status as a registered health information
technician improves job opportunities.
Personal and home care aides
What they do: Help patients live comfortably in their own homes or in
a live-in facility that is not a hospital or institution. Their
patients can range from elderly individuals to people with disabilities.
Training: On-the-job training is standard, although some states and
employers require further education, which you can obtain from a
vocational school or community college.
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