herbal-therapist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — herbal therapist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 31-9092.00 (Medical Assistants) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3230; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• [Core] Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• [Core] Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• [Core] Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• [Core] Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• [Core] Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
• [Core] Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
• [Core] Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• [Core] Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• [Core] Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• [Core] Schedule appointments for patients.
• [Core] Change dressings on wounds.
• [Core] Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
• [Core] Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
• [Core] Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
• [Core] Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
• [Core] Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• [Core] Set up medical laboratory equipment.
• [Supplemental] Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.
• [Core] Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.

Detailed work activities

• Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
• Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
• Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
• Clean medical equipment.
• Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
• Collect biological specimens from patients.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
• Control prescription refills or authorizations.
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
• Explain technical medical information to patients.
• Give medications or immunizations.
• Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
• Interview patients to gather medical information.
• Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
• Move patients to or from treatment areas.
• Operate medical equipment.
• Perform clerical work in medical settings.
• Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
• Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
• Process medical billing information.
• Provide customer service to clients or users.
• Record vital statistics or other health information.
• Schedule patient procedures or appointments.