Medical Assistants are responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks in medical offices. Medical Assistants help with a variety of tasks that keep the medical facility running smoothly. Duties include maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting the physicians with exams, and performing front desk tasks such as message taking and appointment setting. As a Medical Assistant, you can expect to: Welcome patients to the practice. Complete scheduling tasks. Assess and record patient vital signs. Administer injections or medications as directed by the physicians.