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Medical Assistant
Emergency Department

Medical assistants in the emergency department

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DE, CH
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96
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146
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Overview

Medical assistants are trained for assisting, organisational and administrative tasks and also work in hospitals. In the emergency department they look after patients before, during and after treatment and inform them about the next steps. They assist with examinations and treatments and help in emergencies. Their tasks include documenting treatment processes, recording billable services and organising workflows. In doing so they work with information and communication systems and observe data protection and data security. Hygiene measures are also part of the occupational profile.

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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, CH

  • Record personal data at registration, including insurance card, referral, medication list and medical ID cards
  • Act as first point of contact for patients and relatives and refer them to the responsible units
  • Maintain administrative admission data and process treatment and optional service contracts
  • Handle billing and correspondence with patients
  • Perform blood sampling, ECG diagnostics and wound care
  • Prepare, assist with and follow up diagnostic and therapeutic measures

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Emergency department nurses
  • Emergency department physicians
  • Emergency medical services

Frequently asked questions

Who records patient data in the emergency department?

In administrative admission, medical assistants register emergency patients and maintain their data in the hospital information system.

Which systems does the group work with?

With information and communication systems, in the emergency department with the hospital information system, observing data protection and data security.

Are they involved in billing?

Yes, they document treatment processes, record services provided and prepare billing-relevant documents.

Whom do they coordinate with?

With nursing staff, physicians and emergency medical services; they are also the contact person for patients and relatives.

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