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Essential Functions of a Medical Assistant

The minimum acceptable cognitive, affective and psychomotor qualifications of a professional medical assistant include:
  1. Regularly work in a standing position and walk often.
  2. Physically assist patients from surface to surface.
  3. Apply manual pressure of up to 10 pounds to control bleeding or during CPR.
  4. React promptly to spoken commands and auditory signals from monitors and conduct auscultation without difficulty or interference.
  5. Maintain efficiency and accuracy throughout a 12-hour clinical shift.
  6. Demonstrates visual acuity for close and distant activities and the ability to perceive depth and colors.
  7. Must be able to accurately identify sharp, dull, hot, and cold sensations with both hands.
  8. Accurately perform dosage calculations and safe medication preparation and administration.
  9. Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, demonstrating proper grammar, vocabulary, and professional interpersonal skills.


 

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