They are shown how to assist
physicians during procedures and treatments.
Clinical medical assistants work more closely with patients and
physicians during procedures.
Their job responsibilities involve working with patients in a clinical context, assisting
physicians during procedures, and performing light medical procedures.
Assisted
physicians during procedures such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis and thorascopy.
Also assisted
physicians during procedures, such as thoracenteses, paracenteses, bone marrow biopsies, and lumbar punctures.
Not exact matches
Women who gave birth at home attended by a midwife had fewer
procedures during labour compared with women who gave birth in hospital attended by a
physician.
As reported this weekend in the New York Times, Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to propose changes to the state's policies on abortion as part of his «Women's Equality Act» introduced
during his State of the State Address that include allow health care practitioners, not solely
physicians, from performing the
procedure.
In an analysis of Medicare billing data submitted by more than 2,300 United States
physicians, researchers have calculated the average number of surgical slices, or cuts, made
during Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS), a
procedure that progressively removes thin layers of cancerous skin tissue in a way that minimizes damage to healthy skin and the risks of leaving cancerous tissue behind.
Neuroimaging for headaches is frequently ordered by
physicians during outpatient visits, despite guidelines that recommend against such routine
procedures.
Among them, Arkansas, Minnesota, and Georgia require
physicians to tell women that 20 - week - old fetuses can feel pain
during the
procedure unless they are anesthetized.
Thus, the court can find that a
physician committed malpractice
during an out - patient surgical
procedure, but the victim was 25 % at fault for the extent of the injury suffered because she or he failed to follow post-
procedure instructions.
Should your
physician make a serious mistake
during a
procedure or do something ethically wrong, such as misrepresent his or her credentials, you may be able to file a medical malpractice suit.
The pre-existing condition limitation does not apply to the emergency medical evacuation or return of remains coverage; any amount paid or payable under any worker's compensation, disability benefit or similar law; a loss or damage caused by detention, confiscation or destruction by customs; elective treatment and
procedures; medical treatment
during or arising from a trip undertaken for the purpose or intent of securing medical treatment; an assessment from a legally qualified
physician advising you in writing that you, a traveling companion, family member or business partner booked to travel with you are not medically fit to travel, as defined in the plan documents, at the time of purchase of coverage for a trip.
¥ Assisted
physicians during cardiac
procedures and provided post-op care.
Largely employed in hospital settings, diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians are trained in the use of special equipment in order to create images and conduct tests used by
physicians to diagnose medical conditions as well as to aid
during surgical
procedures.
Anesthesiologists are
physicians responsible for administering anesthetics
during surgery and other medical
procedures.
Assisted
physicians with the instruments
during procedures and maintained an accurate count of sponges
Setup patient for examination and assist
physician during testing, examinations, and
procedures
Placing equipment / supply orders, completing
Physician consults and organizing patient information
during admission, transfer and discharge
procedures
Assisted
physicians during bedside
procedures, treatments, and examinations (Sedated ABR, Spinal taps, Mono - blocks, intubation)
Maintains patient charts and records and records and processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made
during the
procedure for presentation to interpreting
physician.
Provide equipment to
physicians anticipating the need and
physicians» preference
during the
procedures
Handled the tasks of assisting
physicians during complex diagnosis
procedures and critical surgeries
A medical assistant with medical care duties may take a patient's blood pressure, prepare them for an examination or assist
physicians during minor
procedures.
Act as
procedure assistant under the direct supervision of the
physician during endoscopic
procedures such as colonoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and ERCP.
Provide equipment to surgeons anticipating the need and
physicians» preference
during operation
procedures
Assists
physicians during examinations and
procedures.
Meet company - wide expectations of service times by cultivating relationships with
physicians; maintaining awareness of real - time changes in tasks needing attention; and retaining possession of composure and knowledge of
procedure during both off and peak hours
Triaged and roomed patients, prepared exam and
procedure rooms for examination of patients, chaperoned and assisted
physicians with female patients
during pap smears and pelvic exams.
The surgical nurse makes instruments and supplies available as required by the
physician during surgical
procedures.
Assists the
physician in performing
procedures by preparing the required instruments and equipment, assisting
during surgical
procedures and acting as an attendant
during examinations.
They assist surgeons and
physicians during examination and surgical
procedures.
• Assisted general
physicians and surgeons
during medical examinations /
procedures as and when required.
Assisted
physicians and surgeons
during endoscopic
procedures, GI surgeries and other
procedures requiring partial and complete patient sedation.
• Assist
physicians with patient care
during and after
procedures.
Serve as initial patient point of contact and provided direct assistant to
physicians and nurses
during critical patient
procedures.
Anyone who possesses these skills, and is also ready to act as a
physician's assistant
during a medical
procedure, is well on the road to success.
- Prepare patient, sets up equipment and trays, and assists the
physician during exams and other
procedures as needed.
Scrub and assist Surgeon and
Physician Assistant
during procedures performed in onsite surgery center.
Provide equipment to surgeons anticipating their needs and
physicians» preference
during operation
procedures
DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP — Glen Ellyn, IL Jan 2010 — May 2013 Medical Assistant • Ensured comfort of patients and provided timely attention to them • Conducted all regular
procedures such as hearing and visual examinations • Assisted
physicians in healthcare activities and minor surgeries • Greeted patients
during medical part of their visit • Created and maintained medical records and documentation • Scheduled treatment, care and diagnostic tests • Collected and labeled specimens • Helped patients with examinations and
procedures • Obtained vital signs • Received and screened telephone calls • Created and organized patient files and records • Provided information to patients and families on departmental policies and
procedures
Clinical responsibilities include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment
procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the
physician during examinations.
Provide equipment to surgeons in accordance with the needs and
physicians» preferences
during operation
procedures
• Particularly useful in assisting
physicians and healthcare professionals
during surgery and other medical
procedures.
Prepares patients for examinations, takes medical histories, assists the
physician during the examination, explains medical
procedures to patients.
• Assist
physicians and surgeons
during procedures.
Common tasks include recording vital signs, preparing patient examinations, explaining
procedures and treatments to patients and assisting
physicians during examinations and
procedures.
Various tasks include recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for clinical examinations, explaining diagnostic tests and treatment
procedures to patients, and assisting
physicians during clinical examinations.
• Greeting patients and making them feel comfortable • Using computer applications to check or record information about the patient, update and file patient medical records, fill up insurance forms, and to schedule appointments • Answering telephones • Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services • Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping • Dealing with the patients for examination • Explaining
procedures to patients • Instructing patients about medication and administering them as directed by the
physician • Assisting the
physician during exams • Performing basic laboratory tests • Authorizing prescription refills as directed • Assisting the
physician during exams • Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens • Performing basic laboratory tests • Drawing blood • Taking electrocardiograms • Removing sutures and changing dressings • All other duties as assigned by the clinic or practice administrator
Assists
physicians and RNs
during endoscopic, diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures...