Can Medical Assistants Work in Emergency Rooms?

Yes, Medical Assistants can work in Emergency Rooms.

Medical Assistants will be responsible for supporting incoming patients and the medical staff. Efficiency is extremely important for Medical Assistants working in emergency care. During a medical assistant program, clinical experience will be provided to help prepare medical assistants for work in emergency rooms.

Images of Medical Assistants Working in Emergency Rooms

Medical Assistant Duties in Emergency Care

• Prepping exam areas
• Transporting patients
• Checking vital signs of patients
• Conducting routine medical tests
• Developing x-rays
• Analyzing blood work

Medical assistants working in urgent care may work weekends, evenings and or holidays unlike traditional medical assistants in physician offices.

Due to the nature of emergency care, emergency medical assistants must be able to work in fast paced and stressful environments. They also must have patience, a caring demeanor, and the ability to work on teams.