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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction1
Overview of IDPH2
Structure of IDPH3
IDPH Services4
Implementation of Services5
Checkpoint6
Mental Health Technician Overview7
Mental Health Technician Training8
Emergency Medical Technician Overview9
Emergency Medical Technician Training10
Certified Nurses Aide Overview11
Certified Nurses Aide Training12
Certified Medical Assistant Overview13
Certified Medical Assistant Training14
Radiology Technician Overview15
Radiology Technician Training16
Dental Assistant Overview17
Dental Assistant Training18
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Overview19
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Training20
Checkpoint21
WBL Connections22
Statewide Programs23
More Career Pathways24
IDPH in our Communities25
Summary Checkpoint26
Acknowledgments27
Student Feedback28
Section 2
Conclusion30
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Section 1: Certified Medical Assistant Overview Page 13
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Assist doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals with a wide range of administrative and clinical duties. Schedule appointments, maintain medical records, prepare patients for examination, take vital signs, draw blood, and administer medications. Assist in cleaning and sterilizing medical or lab equipment to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
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Knowledge/Skills Medical and Dental Care Biology and Chemistry Customer & Personal Service Medical and Office Software Active Listening & Communication Observing & Documenting Information
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Similar Roles/Titles Medical Assistant (MA), Clinical Assistant, Doctor’s Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) |
Typical Work Environments Hospital, Center, Office, Clinic, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospice, Lab, Community, Home |
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Median Salary ~$35,000 ($13 - $22/hour) |
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Iowa's Workforce Capacity 4,425 |
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Annual Iowa Job Openings 650 |
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