Medical Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.

Salary:

They get paid around $43,000

Education:

Medical assistants provide a range of services in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes and other healthcare settings. While specific duties will vary according to the type of practice, medical assistants may perform administrative or clinical tasks – or a combination of both

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?

Why? Why not?

 I think that I wouldn’t like to be a medical assistant because they work long hours.

Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

·        Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

·        Taking and developing dental x-rays.

·        Taking medical histories for patients.

·        Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.

·         Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.

·        Preforming office management tasks.

Average Salary:$14,000-$25,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental assistant must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified, dental assistants must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board.

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