The job duties of a medical assistant have both clinical and administrative components. One of the important administrative responsibilities of medical assistants is working with electronic health records. In this article, we’ll explain what electronic health records are and how the training program at First Institute prepares students for this aspect of working as a medical assistant. What Are Electronic Health Records? For many years, it’s been standard practice in doctor’s offices and healthcare facilities to keep records on patients’ conditions, test results, treatments, prescriptions, and vital statistics. This helps ensure that healthcare professionals can always consider the context of […]
As the average age of the population increases, managing the chronic conditions of older adults is becoming an increasingly important dimension of modern healthcare. Medical assistants play a crucial role in this process, contributing significantly to older adults’ overall care and well-being. Let’s look at some of the ways medical assistants contribute. Caring for Chronic Conditions: Medical Assistant Job Duties Monitoring chronic conditions: Medical assistants regularly monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and glucose levels to support effective treatment plans for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. This proactive approach helps catch potential issues early and […]
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