ONET Occupations » 31-9092.00

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

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Parachute skills

  1. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.88)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.79)
  3. Heal, cure - People (4.73)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.65)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.65)
  6. Interview, draw out - People (4.61)
  7. Listen - People (4.00)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  9. Speak - People (4.00)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (3.95)
  11. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.86)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  13. Study, observe - Data (3.73)
  14. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.67)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  16. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.52)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  18. Use my brain - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  5. Monitoring (3.62)
  6. Writing (3.50)
  7. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  4. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  5. Near Vision (3.62)
  6. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  7. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.79)
  2. Self Control (4.71)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.71)
  4. Dependability (4.71)
  5. Integrity (4.69)
  6. Concern for Others (4.65)
  7. Cooperation (4.60)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.40)
  9. Independence (4.24)
  10. Initiative (4.22)
  11. Social Orientation (4.15)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.07)
  13. Persistence (3.95)
  14. Leadership (3.86)
  15. Innovation (3.67)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.88)
  2. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.73)
  3. Getting Information (4.61)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.58)
  5. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.18)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.03)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.01)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.99)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.84)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.83)
  11. Processing Information (3.81)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.78)
  13. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.74)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.73)
  15. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.63)
  16. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.53)
  17. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.52)
  1. Post Medical Insurance Billings (4.88)
  2. Record Medical History Or Data (4.88)
  3. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (4.88)
  4. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.88)
  5. Take Dictation (4.88)
  6. Position Patient For Therapy (4.73)
  7. Assist In Examining Or Treating Dental Or Medical Patients (4.73)
  8. Administer Injections (4.73)
  9. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.73)
  10. Prepare Bodies For Interment (4.73)
  11. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.73)
  12. Take Vital Signs (4.73)
  13. Collect Specimens From Patients (4.73)
  14. Draw Blood (4.73)
  15. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.73)
  16. Conduct Medical Tests (4.73)
  17. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.61)
  18. Collect Clinical Data (4.61)
  19. Provide Customer Service (4.18)
  20. Use Knowledge Of Medical Insurance Systems (4.01)
  21. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.01)
  22. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.01)
  23. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.01)
  24. Use Medical Lab Techniques (4.01)
  25. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (4.01)
  26. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.01)
  27. Follow Dental Or Medical X-Ray Procedures (4.01)
  28. Use Nursing Practices Or Procedures (4.01)
  29. Follow Patient Care Procedures (4.01)
  30. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.01)
  31. Ensure Correct Grammar, Punctuation, Or Spelling (3.83)
  32. Calculate Medical Diagnostic Test Results (3.81)
  33. Weigh Patients (3.81)
  34. Observe Patient Condition (3.73)