What are the typical tasks a medical assistant can perform?
The procedures a medical assistant may perform are outlined in statute (A.R.S. ยง32-1456) and in Rule (R4-16-301 through R4-16-303). Both statute and Rule establish which procedures can be performed under direct supervision of an MD, PA or nurse practitioner and which procedures can be performed without direct supervision. *Please note: The procedures an MA may perform under the supervision of an osteopathic physician (D.O.) are different and questions regarding the procedures performed under a D.O. should be referred to the Osteopathic Board.
