Because all physician assistants work under
general physician supervision, the laws of most states empower physicians to assign medical assistants to work under the direction and supervision of their physician assistants.
Medical assistants do not work under
general physician supervision, as do physician assistants and nurse practitioners, and are not educated and trained to work without direct physician supervision.
Not exact matches
Under
general supervision, the Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties such as recording patients» vital signs, obtaining patients» medical histories and assisting
physicians during patient examinations.
Ability to work under the
general supervision of a
physician,
physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
Request: The Connecticut Society of Medical Assistants and the American Association of Medical Assistants request that the Connecticut
General Assembly enact legislation that would enable licensed
physicians to delegate: (1) the administration of medication orally or by inhalation; and (2) the administration of intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections (including vaccinations / immunizations) to medical assistants working under their direct
supervision (as defined above) in outpatient settings who:
An «appropriately educated and credentialed medical assistant» working under provider
supervision and authority meets the CPT definition of clinical staff for two reasons: (1) the laws of all states permit
physicians and NPPs to delegate to competent and safe medical assistants some tasks that must be performed under direct provider
supervision and some tasks that may be performed under
general provider
supervision; and (2) medical assistants do not individually report professional services because medical assisting services may only be billed incident to the services of a provider.
Under
general supervision, the Referral Management Specialist serves as the initial point of contact for individuals and referring
physicians seeking access...
Under the
general supervision of a
physician, performs diagnostic and therapeutic treatments involving radiopharmaceuticals that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
As such, they may be delegated non-face-to-face tasks incident to the services of a
physician or a nonphysician practitioner as long as state law permits medical assistants to perform these tasks under
general provider
supervision.
Under
general supervision, the Certified Medical Assistant will provide outstanding care in service to patients and
physicians.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT FSLA: NON EXEMPT Under the direct
supervision of the licensed
physician and the
general direction of the Nursing Supervisor, incumbent is responsible for conducting
general medical...
Under the
general supervision of the Practice Administrator, the Triage, Medical Assistant serves as a liaison between
physicians, patients, clinical and non-clinical staff.
Under
general supervision and according to established procedures, conducts noninvasive vascular tests in order to provide data used by
physicians in diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders.
Under the
general supervision of a
physician, the Nurse Practitioner for Psychiatric Services is responsible for providing varied medical services, including: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and...
General summary of duties: The Medical Assistant, under the
supervision of the
physician, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
Perform basic
general X-rays of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot or ankle under
supervision of
physician.
Sentara
General Hospital 3/2005 — 8/2006 Nursing Care Partner • Performed direct patient care independently and under
supervision of medical team • Oversaw patient health and progress ensuring timely response to status changes • Assisted nursing staff and
physicians with administrative support as needed • Aided in overall patient care garnering valuable insight into effective case management