👨⚕️ Who is a Medical Assistant?
A medical assistant is a healthcare support worker who performs:
- Clinical tasks (like checking vital signs, assisting with examinations)
- Administrative duties (patient registration, record-keeping, billing)
- Patient interaction (guiding them for tests, appointments, etc.)
They act as a bridge between the doctor and the patient.
📍 Demand Locations in Virudhunagar
Medical assistants are hired in:
- Virudhunagar Government Hospital
- Private clinics and maternity hospitals
- Multispecialty hospitals
- Home healthcare agencies
- Diagnostic labs and scanning centers
✅ Roles & Responsibilities
| Category | Examples of Duties |
|---|---|
| Clinical | Checking BP, temperature, dressing wounds, helping doctors |
| Administrative | Maintaining patient files, appointments, billing |
| Patient Support | Escorting patients, explaining medication, post-op care |
| Home Assistance | Bedside care, injection help, monitoring health at home |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | 10th/12th pass (minimum); Diploma in Medical Assistant preferred |
| Certifications | DMLT, Nursing Assistant, or Healthcare training course |
| Skills | Basic medical knowledge, patient care, record handling |
| Experience | Fresher or 1–2 years preferred |
📋 Documents Required
- Resume or biodata
- Educational certificates
- Aadhar card
- Recent photographs
- Medical fitness certificate (sometimes required)