Medizinischer Fachangestellter

medical assistant (in a doctor's practice)

noun me-di-TSIN-i-sher FAKH-an-guh-shtel-ter Rare

Usage Note

Medizinischer Fachangestellter (MFA, fem. Medizinische Fachangestellte) is the formal apprenticeship title for the person who assists doctors in outpatient practices: taking blood, managing appointments, preparing patients. Replaced the older Arzthelferin in 2006.

Examples

"Die medizinische Fachangestellte nahm dem Patienten Blut für das Labor ab."

Natural Translation

The medical assistant drew blood from the patient for the lab.

Literal Translation

The medical assistant took from-the patient blood for the laboratory.

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