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 Clinical medical assistants work closely with healthcare professionals, assisting with patient care. They take patient histories, measure vital signs, prepare examination rooms, assist with medical procedures, and provide patient education. 

 Administrative medical assistants focus primarily on administrative tasks. They handle duties such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, maintaining billing and coding information, and coordinating with insurance companies. 

 Certified medical assistants have obtained certification from a recognized organization, such as the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). CMAs have completed a training program and passed an examination to demonstrate their competence. 

 Some medical assistants choose to specialize in a particular area of healthcare. For example, they work as a podiatric medical assistant, ophthalmic medical assistant, or pediatric medical assistant. Specialized medical assistants receive additional training related to their chosen field. 

 Front office medical assistants focus on administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, greeting patients, managing paperwork, and verifying insurance information. 

 Back office medical assistants primarily work in clinical settings, assisting with patient care and procedures. They perform tasks such as administering injections, collecting laboratory samples, sterilizing equipment, and assisting physicians during examinations.