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A Clinical Assistant supports a doctor in administering care and treatment to patients in order to facilitate the smooth flow of healthcare practices. Their role is to prepare patients for their visit, take appropriate records of their health condition, and direct and accompany patients to offices. Their responsibilities are to maintain laboratory data files for easy access and evaluation by the doctor, inspect the supply of clinical equipment, supervise the cleaning and sanitation of the clinical environment, motivate patients to cooperate in their treatment procedure, encourage patients to take their treatment and drug prescription seriously, provide patient's health records and correct i...

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Steps to take to start your career as a Clinical Assistant and other jobs like it

  • Usually in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field within the healthcare domain.
  • Work in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility, to gain hands-on experience in patient care. There are often specific training paths for these roles so do the research for your specific role.
  • While not always necessary, obtaining a master's degree in a related field can enhance your qualifications and open up more advanced managerial positions. Consider pursuing certifications, such as the Certified Healthcare Manager (CHM) or Certified Medical Manager (CMM), to further demonstrate your expertise.
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4.2 years
$42K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
1.10 years
Entry
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
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Education you need to become a Clinical Assistant

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  • Bachelor Degree In High School Education
    The number of occurrences matches with Clinical Assistant in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,149Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Counseling
    The number of occurrences matches with Clinical Assistant in our database.
    Avg. Duration:22 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,131Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In Kinesiology - Exercise Science
    The number of occurrences matches with Clinical Assistant in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,709Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In biology, General
    The number of occurrences matches with Clinical Assistant in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,271Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Psychology
    The number of occurrences matches with Clinical Assistant in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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