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Clinical Duties The medical assistant adheres to safety and infection control practices and procedures and is responsible for: · Performing diagnostic procedures that include vital signs, electrocardiograms, and spirometry testing · Conducting visual acuity and auditory assessment · Obtaining patient medical histories · Preparing and administering medications · Preparing patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments · Assisting the physician during specialty examinations and procedures · Instructing patients about treatment plans, medication, and diets as directed by the physician · Collecting and processes laboratory specimens · Performing venipuncture and capillary punctures · Performing basic laboratory testing · Removing sutures and changes dressings |