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Job Name	Medical Assistants
Description	Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Exclude "Physician Assistants" (29-1071).
Category	Health
SOC Code	31-9092
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this job: Care for sick patients (bloodborne pathogens) Care for sick patients (droplet/airborne pathogens) Disinfect or sterilize medical equipment Generate latex dust using latex products Generate psyllium dust Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria Handle medical needles or surgical instruments