Medical Assistant
Type
Label
Medical Assistant
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Medical Assistant
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
700410395
Runtime
http://bibfra.me/vocab/marc/unknown
Series statement
Meridian Allied Health Series
Summary
Many young people are interested in entry-level healthcare jobs that balance clinical duties with administrative functions. This program illustrates the ins and outs of just such a position--the certified medical assistant. The video examines a CMA's typical responsibilities, such as maintaining patient records, managing a physician's schedule, and preparing examining rooms, as well as the skills a successful medical assistant will need--including data entry, customer service, specimen collection, and first aid. Incorporating interviews with experienced medical assistants and the specialists who train them, the program describes what it takes to become a CMA, from the best high school courses to take to passing the AAMA CMA certification exam. Correlates to national and state board certification standards
Table Of Contents
Demand (2:40) -- Duties (2:31) -- Skill Sets (1:35) -- Educational Requirements (4:11) -- Work Settings (0:49) -- In the Workplace (3:20) -- What Do Students Think? (2:30)
Technique
live action
Contributor
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