PRINTER'S NO. 2486
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
521
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, HENNESSEY, READSHAW, TOOHIL, SOLOMON,
YOUNGBLOOD, WHEATLEY, MURT, RYAN, BAKER, ROTHMAN, CUTLER,
SONNEY, DUSH, MACKENZIE, ROZZI, BOBACK, DiGIROLAMO,
LONGIETTI, CALTAGIRONE, KINSEY, MILLARD, FREEMAN, VAZQUEZ,
WARD, PASHINSKI, MARSICO, V. BROWN, DRISCOLL, NEILSON, DALEY
AND ROEBUCK, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of October 16 through 20, 2017, as
"National Medical Assistants Recognition Week" in
Pennsylvania in appreciation of the quality care, support and
vital services provided by medical assistants in this
Commonwealth.
WHEREAS, The practice of modern medicine in accordance with
the exacting standards that society enjoys and expects would be
impossible to maintain without the clinical and administrative
duties performed daily in physicians' offices, clinics,
laboratories and hospitals; and
WHEREAS, In the specialized world of health care, medical
assistants stand out as versatile professionals who operate as
multiskilled practitioners and perform a wide range of roles in
physicians' offices and other health care settings; and
WHEREAS, Medical assistants must proficiently perform a
multitude of administrative and clinical tasks; and
WHEREAS, Doctors view medical assistants as vital partners
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who increase office productivity and provide efficient and
caring service to patients; and
WHEREAS, Medical assistants may further demonstrate their
knowledge and commitment to professionalism by earning the
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential offered by the
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the
Registered Medical Assistant credential offered by American
Medical Technologists (AMT); and
WHEREAS, Candidates who earn a CMA credential have
successfully completed a certification examination administered
by the certifying board of the AAMA and enjoy increased respect
and recognition from their professional peers and employers; and
WHEREAS, The examination tests general medical knowledge,
including terminology, anatomy, physiology, behavioral science,
medical law and ethics, administrative knowledge, including
medical records management, collections and insurance processing
and clinical knowledge, including examination room techniques,
medication preparation and administration, pharmacology and
specimen collection; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants
(PSMA), an affiliate of the AAMA, assists medical assistants
from across this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, As an affiliate, the PSMA works to provide medical
assistant professionals with education, certification,
credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-
practice protection and advocacy for quality patient-centered
health care; and
WHEREAS, Both the AAMA and the AMT recognize the week of
October 16 through 20, 2017, as "Medical Assistants Recognition
Week"; and
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WHEREAS, The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
that more than 26,000 individuals work as medical assistants in
this Commonwealth, forming an important part of the medical and
general labor force; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of October 16 through 20, 2017, as "National Medical
Assistants Recognition Week" in Pennsylvania in appreciation of
the quality care, support and vital services provided by medical
assistants in this Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
important service provided by the Pennsylvania Society of
Medical Assistants, as well as the American Association of
Medical Assistants and American Medical Technologists; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize medical
assistants in this Commonwealth for the important services they
provide for patients in their communities.
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