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Medical Assistant
Outpatient Practice

Medical assistants in physician practices

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Countries with evidence
DE, AT, CH
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5
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96
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146
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Overview

Medical assistants support physicians in general and specialist practices during examinations, treatments and minor procedures, including emergencies. They care for patients before, during and after treatment and advise on prevention and aftercare. Hygiene measures and laboratory work are part of their tasks, as is planning appointments and practice workflows. They document treatments, record billable services and work with information and communication systems. They also manage supplies and contribute to the practice's quality management.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Switzerland
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

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Evidence from: DE, AT, CH

  • Handle initial phone calls and prepare the medical history
  • Measure pulse, blood pressure and blood glucose
  • Take blood samples
  • Record ECGs
  • Provide wound care
  • Carry out home and nursing home visits on behalf of the physician

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Physicians in general and specialist practices

Frequently asked questions

Who organises appointments and workflows in the practice?

Planning appointments and practice workflows is one of the medical assistants' tasks.

Do medical assistants work with practice software?

Yes, they document treatments, record billable services and use information and communication systems while observing data protection.

What role do medical assistants have in treatments?

They assist with examinations, treatments and minor surgical procedures and care for patients before and afterwards.

Which further qualifications are common?

Examples include the non-physician practice assistant, qualifications in outpatient surgery and hygiene management, and the specialist for outpatient medical care (Fachwirt).

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