p>The instructor must be competent and be able to teach the students the following competencies, including: Taking Patient Vital Signs Taking Medical Histories Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations Assisting Physicians During Examinations Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients Sterilizing Medical Instruments Removing Sutures Calling Prescriptions in to Pharmacies Preparing Patients for X-Rays Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications Filling Out Insurance Forms Filing Patient Medical Records Maintaining the Confidentiality of Patient Information Managing inventory and ordering supplies Scheduling Patient Medical Procedures Following Up on Patient Visits Updating Patient Charts Ordering Lab Tests Billing Patients Working with Insurance Companies Managing Petty Cash Answering Phones Greeting Patients Sorting Mail Handling Correspondence Filing Typing Documents Performing Computer Data Entry Handling Billing and Bookkeeping Tasks.
Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable):
Responsible for teaching, lecture and lab-based classes in various teaching modes (traditional, hybrid, and on-line) related to the field of medical assistant.