Medical Assistants: 
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information 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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $30,740.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 34 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 4,876 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 4.19 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 24,832 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 18.08 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Information Gathering
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Problem-solving
Resource Allocation
Customer Service
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Information Gathering
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Problem-solving
Resource Allocation
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Give medications or immunizations
Administer first aid
Identify patient's current and past drug history
Provide in home patient care
Administer medical injections
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health
Conduct medical tests
Conduct medical x-rays
Fit patients for prosthetic or assistive devices
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Fit medical supportive devices
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints
Treat medical condition of patient
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Feed food to individuals
Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures
Perform emergency medical procedures
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Administer enemas, irrigations, or douches to patients
Assist patients in performing breathing exercises
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Give medications or immunizations
Administer first aid
Identify patient's current and past drug history
Provide in home patient care
Administer medical injections
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health
Conduct medical tests
Conduct medical x-rays
Fit patients for prosthetic or assistive devices
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Fit medical supportive devices
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints
Treat medical condition of patient
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Feed food to individuals
Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures
Perform emergency medical procedures
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Administer enemas, irrigations, or douches to patients
Assist patients in performing breathing exercises
Handling and Moving Objects
Set-up incubators in hospitals
Set-up medical oxygen equipment
Set-up laboratory or field equipment
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
Prepare medical treatment room
Collect blood or tissue samples
Collect biological specimens
Set-up patient care equipment
Sterilize laboratory, medical, or veterinary equipment or instruments
Collect specimens from patients
Prepare sterile solutions, infusions, or intravenous packs
Prepare bodies for interment
Employ hair, cosmetic, or nail care instruments
Prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
Set-up medical oxygen equipment
Set-up laboratory or field equipment
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
Prepare medical treatment room
Collect blood or tissue samples
Collect biological specimens
Set-up patient care equipment
Sterilize laboratory, medical, or veterinary equipment or instruments
Collect specimens from patients
Prepare sterile solutions, infusions, or intravenous packs
Prepare bodies for interment
Employ hair, cosmetic, or nail care instruments
Prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG) | ||||
| First Aid Cpr Aed | ||||
| Patient/Family Education and Instruction | ||||
| Patient Flow | ||||
| Patient Treatment | ||||
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) | ||||
| Medical Triage | ||||
| Primary Care | ||||
| Medical Records Maintenance | ||||
| Medication Administration | ||||
| Vital Signs Recording |
Related Licensing Requirements
Podiatric Radiographer (18-0000000220)
Rule 14. Limited Podiatric Radiography License 410 IAC 5.2-14-1 Licensing requirements Authority: IC 16-41-35-26; IC 16-41-35-28; IC 16-41-35-29 Affected: IC 16-41-35 Sec. 1. (a) To be eligible for a limited podiatric radiography license a person shall have: (1) completed a limited podiatric radiography program approved by the department; (2) passed an exam approved by the department; (3) been certified as proficient in performing the procedures included in the limited podiatric radiography curriculum by a licensed practitioner or a licensed radiologic technologist employed as an educator in a radiologic technology program approved by the department; and (4) completed requirements in 410 IAC 5.2-4. (b) Persons issued a limited podiatric radiography certificate by the department prior to the effective date of this rule are deemed to be in compliance with subsection (a) and will continue to be issued a renewal upon compliance with the application requirements under 410 IAC 5.2-4. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 5.2-14-1; filed Nov 27, 2006, 1:48 p.m.: 20061227-IR-410050190FRA)
- Indiana State Department of Health~Indoor and Radiologic Health (3172337565)
- http://www.in.gov/isdh/23279.htm
- Indiana State Department of Health~Indoor and Radiologic Health (3172337565)
- http://www.in.gov/isdh/23279.htm
