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Difference between a
Medical Administrative
Assistant and a Medical
Assistant
www.va.care
Administrative assistant and medical assistant
are two very different jobs. Both have unique
duties, required education and training, pay, and
job opportunities. It is crucial for people thinking
about working in one of these positions to
understand the difference.
About US
Healthcare Administrative
Assistant Responsibilities
and Duties
Medical administrative assistant have a lot of
different jobs in healthcare. They might answer
the phone, keep track of patient records, process
insurance claims, and write reports.
Medical Assistant Roles
and Responsibilities
Medical assistants help healthcare providers by
performing hands-on patient care tasks. Some of
their responsibilities include measuring and
recording a patient's vital signs. They also collect
blood samples and assist with patient exams.
Differences and Similarities
between Medical
Administrative Assistants
and Medical Assistants
Medical administrative assistants and medical
assistants are two healthcare roles that have
some similarities and some differences. A medical
assistant is responsible for scheduling
appointments, submitting insurance claims, and
answering patient questions.
CONTACT US
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(833)822- 2738

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Difference between a Medical Administrative Assistant and a Medical Assistant

  • 1. Difference between a Medical Administrative Assistant and a Medical Assistant www.va.care
  • 2. Administrative assistant and medical assistant are two very different jobs. Both have unique duties, required education and training, pay, and job opportunities. It is crucial for people thinking about working in one of these positions to understand the difference. About US
  • 3. Healthcare Administrative Assistant Responsibilities and Duties Medical administrative assistant have a lot of different jobs in healthcare. They might answer the phone, keep track of patient records, process insurance claims, and write reports.
  • 4. Medical Assistant Roles and Responsibilities Medical assistants help healthcare providers by performing hands-on patient care tasks. Some of their responsibilities include measuring and recording a patient's vital signs. They also collect blood samples and assist with patient exams.
  • 5. Differences and Similarities between Medical Administrative Assistants and Medical Assistants Medical administrative assistants and medical assistants are two healthcare roles that have some similarities and some differences. A medical assistant is responsible for scheduling appointments, submitting insurance claims, and answering patient questions.