Medical Assistant

                        Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical assistants help physicians and nurses deliver medical care. They make appointments; take blood pressure respiration, temperatures; and perform patient pre-examining procedures. Sometimes they work in the office and do clerical tasks. Medical assistants work in hospital, clinics, and private physician offices.

                                                    Salary: $17,000 - $18,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses in biology, physical science, office management, communications, and human relations. Medical assistant training programs may accept GED certificate.  Medical assistant training programs are provided by community colleges and for-profit technical training schools.  They may take between six months and two years to complete.

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Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

·       Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

·       Taking and developing dental x-rays.

·       Taking medical histories for patients.

·       Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.

·       Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.

·       Performing office management tasks.

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skill. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified, dental assistants must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board.

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