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Understanding Ethical Standards for Medical Assistants

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Medical assistants should follow professionalism and ethical standards in other duties such as filling out paperwork, billing, bookkeeping, and communicating with insurance companies and other healthcare providers. An ethics-based work attitude gives an assistant the ability to serve effectively with the trust of patients and colleagues.

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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

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By completing them, OB/GYN medical assistants ensure that patients receive the care they need, when they need it, and with maximum comfort and respect.

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Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work?

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Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Record patients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vital signs (i.e., Typically, medical assistants will be asked to perform a mix of clinical and administrative work.

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Is Right for You?

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They work under the direction of physicians or registered nurses (RNs), performing the following tasks and more: Administering medications and vaccinations Taking vital signs Helping patients with personal care (eating, bathing, dressing, etc.)