Hot food should be kept hot, at or above 140 Â°F. 1  Wrap it well and place it in an insulated container until serving. 2  Just as with cold food â these foods should not sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour in temperatures above 90 Â°F. If food is left out longer, throw it away to be safe.
Starting salary. An individual just beginning a career as a medical assistant can expect to earn a starting salary of between $10.00 and $14.00 per hour. This hourly wage translates into a yearly salary of between $18,750 and $29,850. These numbers reflect a range of employees and skill levels, including those with no formal training.
In some cases, a medical assistant may be tasked with look at a patient's throat, and swabbing for strep infection. Some medical assistant may draw blood from patients for testing. Medical assistants are generally responsible for taking patients' medical histories. Medical assistants may schedule appointments for a busy doctor's office. Some medical assistants also take on secretarial duties. Medical assistants are often called upon to take a patient's blood pressure and other vital signs. Patients often meet with a medical assistant prior to meeting with a doctor.