Medical Assistant: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many doctors' offices have a special bathroom scale that also measures height, so one visit can check how tall you are and how much you weigh.
Tools of the trade
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Thermometer
A thermometer shows how warm your body is. It helps the doctor understand how you are feeling.
A day in the job
- 8:30 AMThe Medical Assistant says hello, gets the exam rooms ready, and makes sure the tools are clean and in their place.
Words to know
- Chart
- A chart is a file of notes about a patient, on paper or on a computer. It keeps track of visits, so everyone can remember how you are doing.
Quiz time
A Medical Assistant can help a nervous patient feel calm by explaining each step.