a member of the health care team who has undergone specific training for the medical practice environment
a multi-skilled allied health care professional trained to perform clinical and administrative tasks in an outpatient setting under the supervision of a licensed health care provider
a multi-skilled allied health care professional who
a multi-skilled allied health professional, dedicated to assisting in all aspects of a medical practice under the supervision of a physician
a multi-skilled person trained to assist in all aspects of a medical practice under the direct responsibility of a provider
an allied health professional trained in multiple tasks
an employee who assist with a wide variety of patient care services, including but not limited to therapeutic and/or diagnostic
an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or
an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room and the physician's laboratory
Medical assistants are unlicensed healthcare workers who perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. They should not be confused with physician assistants, who examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician. The term "Medical Assistant" may have legal status in some nations, whereas elsewhere they may be a loosely defined group.
The Medical Assistant is a Royal Navy medical rating. Medical Assistants serve on all types of ship in the surface and submarine fleet, or ashore in a sick bay, hospital, or other establishment. The equivalent rate in the United States Navy is Hospital Corpsman.