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Medical assistants work primarily in medical offices and clinics, and have a wide variety of responsibilities. Their work includes everything from clinical procedures, such as drawing blood or performing EKGs, to administrative support for the entire healthcare team. It’s a profession that requires flexibility, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a desire to help people.

Surgical technologists create a sterile operating room environment, and ensure that patients are kept safe throughout surgery. They prepare the operating room, check and sterilize equipment, prepare the patient, and create a sterile field for surgery. During surgery, they pass instruments to the surgical team, and after surgery, clean and restock the operating room.

Many nursing professionals advance their careers by applying their knowledge and skills in leadership roles in health services administration or education. Whether they manage organizations that provide healthcare services or design and teach a curriculum for nursing students, their work is critical for achieving and maintaining high clinical standards in nursing and patient care.

Dental assistants are licensed healthcare professionals who administer direct restorative and preventive dental services to dental patients, under the supervision of a licensed dentist. They are unique members of the dental healthcare team as they care for their patients.