- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Medical Assistants spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Medical Assistants are typically characterized as being Social and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Clerical, and Medicine and Dentistry and are skilled at Active Listening and Speaking.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Analyzing Data or Information
Interacting With Computers
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing and Building Teams
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Thinking Creatively
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Category Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Mathematical Reasoning
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Speed of Closure
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Hearing Sensitivity
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Memorization
Depth Perception
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Stamina
Auditory Attention
Manual Dexterity
Static Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Extent Flexibility
Multilimb Coordination
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Social
Conventional
Realistic
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Psychology
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Therapy and Counseling
Mathematics
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Law and Government
Chemistry
Philosophy and Theology
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Transportation
Biology
Economics and Accounting
Mechanical
Telecommunications
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Wages
Alaska
$37,260
District of Columbia
$34,710
Massachusetts
$34,280
Connecticut
$33,400
Washington
$33,350
Minnesota
$33,130
Hawaii
$32,960
Oregon
$32,480
Rhode Island
$31,720
Colorado
$31,710
New York
$31,650
New Jersey
$31,420
Nevada
$31,180
Maryland
$30,690
Arizona
$30,670
New Hampshire
$30,270
Vermont
$30,220
Wisconsin
$30,130
California
$30,060
Maine
$29,320
Illinois
$29,200
Delaware
$29,120
Virginia
$28,820
Idaho
$28,660
Iowa
$28,480
North Carolina
$28,400
Florida
$28,350
Pennsylvania
$28,280
Georgia
$28,210
Wyoming
$27,880
Michigan
$27,870
South Carolina
$27,830
Indiana
$27,600
Nebraska
$27,510
New Mexico
$27,340
Montana
$27,290
Ohio
$27,180
Virgin Islands
$26,920
Texas
$26,910
North Dakota
$26,780
Utah
$26,600
Kentucky
$26,570
Tennessee
$26,460
Puerto Rico
$26,050
Missouri
$25,760
Kansas
$25,330
Arkansas
$25,190
South Dakota
$24,950
Oklahoma
$24,940
Louisiana
$24,910
Alabama
$24,210
Mississippi
$24,080
Guam
$21,940
West Virginia
$21,790
Skills
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Writing
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Persuasion
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Systems Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Systems Evaluation
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Quality Control Analysis
Science
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operations Analysis
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Integrity
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Initiative
Social Orientation
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Leadership
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Face-to-Face Discussions
Physical Proximity
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Standing
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Electronic Mail
Level of Competition
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Contaminants
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
Work Schedules
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Change dressings on wounds.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
- Importance Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Change dressings on wounds.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Change dressings on wounds.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Change dressings on wounds.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Change dressings on wounds.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Change dressings on wounds.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Change dressings on wounds.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Change dressings on wounds.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Change dressings on wounds.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree