A Medical Assistant, also known as a "Clinical Assistant" or healthcare assistant in the UK is an allied health professional who supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical assistants can become certified through an accredited program. Medical Assistants perform routine tasks and procedures in a medical clinic.
A "medical assistant" may be certified or registered, or may be a loosely defined group (covering related occupational titles such as ‘medical office assistant’, ‘clinical assistant’, 'assistant medical officer', or ‘ophthalmic assistant’). The occupation should not be confused with physician assistants, who are licensed professionals trained to practice medicine and perform surgical procedures in collaboration with a physician.
In military settings, occupations that provide primary medical care may go under similar titles, while other occupations may have different titles with similar responsibilities, such as Medical Assistant in the U.K. Royal Navy or Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy
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The Hospitalist/Internal Medicine manages patients through the continuum of hospital care, seeing patients in the ER and following them into the critical care unit and organizing post-acute care. Examines, diagnoses, and treats hospitalized patients. Being a Hospitalist/Internal Medicine requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice. Orders treatments, tests, and consults with specialty physicians and primary care physician where appropriate. In addition, Hospitalist/Internal Medicine may report to a medical director. Hospitalist/Internal Medicine's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Physician - Internal Medicine examines adult patients to ensure proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Requests necessary tests, and follow-up visits, and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Being a Physician - Internal Medicine requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. Additionally, Physician - Internal Medicine may report to a medical director. Physician - Internal Medicine's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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