An example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ____.
A. preparing a patient for an examination
B. meeting safety and fire protection standards
C. maintaining patient medical records
D. greeting patients and answering telephones
E. interpreting basic laboratory tests
A. preparing a patient for an examination
Clinical duties of a medical assistant include maintaining an efficient office, preparing and maintaining medical records, assisting the physician during examinations, and keeping examination rooms in order, and preparing patients for an examination.
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