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Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work?

Prism Career Institute

Typically, medical assistants will be asked to perform a mix of clinical and administrative work. 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.,

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What Is a Medical Assistant?

Prism Career Institute

The information a medical assistant receives from a patient can help a physician determine an accurate diagnosis. We can accommodate busy schedules by offering day classes at our Philadelphia location and daytime and evening classes at our two New Jersey sites.

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

These settings include nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, hospices, and even in-home health care. Job Outlooks Medical assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants both have positive job outlooks, but medical assistants have more favorable job growth than CNAs.

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Top Questions About Medical Assisting: Answered

Milwaukee Career College

Is medical assistant training full-time? Every training program is different, but at MCC, we offer flexible options to fit your schedule. Some administrative tasks include scheduling, billing, updating medical records, and coordinating with pharmacies and laboratories. Our daytime classes run from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.