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Do nursing homes have medical assistants? The crucial difference between MAs and CNAs

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assistants typically work in physicians' offices and other outpatient facilities, while certified nursing assistants are most commonly found in nursing homes and long-term care settings. This distinction highlights that while medical assistants can work in nursing homes, their role is not as common as that of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), who are the primary direct care providers in these facilities.