Technical Standards
Standards | Examples of Necessary Behaviors (not all-inclusive) |
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with co-workers, patients, families and individuals from a variety of social emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. |
Establish rapport with clients, families, and colleagues. |
Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written from. |
Collect and document assessment data. Explain treatment procedures. Obtain and disseminate information relevant to patient care and work duties. |
Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. |
Identify cause and effect relationship in clinical situations. Apply knowledge from lecture, laboratory, and clinical areas. Use basic mathematical skills. |
Physical abilities sufficient to maneuver in small spaces, and reach or lift needed equipment/supplies. |
Move around and within an exam room. Administer CPR. Transfer patients from stretchers and wheelchairs to OR exam table and back. |
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective patient care. |
Move, calibrate, pass equipment and supplies, including sharp instruments. Lift, transfer, and position mobile and immobile clients. Lift and carry at least thirty (30) pounds of weight safely. |
Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. |
Hear patients’ cries of distress and sounds of instruments and equipment being properly utilized; monitor vital signs. |
Visual ability sufficient for physical assessment, performance of medical office/clinical procedures, and maintenance of environmental safety. |
Observe client responses such as skin color and facial expression. Monitor vital signs. Read records. |
Tactile ability sufficient for assessment and performance of medical office/clinical procedures. |
Perform palpation techniques (venipuncture). |
Emotional stability and mental alertness in performing in the medical assisting role. |
Maintain a calm and efficient manner in high stress/pressure situations with patients, staff, supervisors. and colleagues. |
Olfactory ability sufficient to perform medical office/clinical procedures. |
Distinguish various drugs, liquids, and chemicals. |