Air Force AFSC · Medical
4N0X1 Aerospace Medical Service
Overview
Aerospace Medical Service specialists assist doctors and care for patients in a wide range of medical situations. They administer immunizations and assist with aeromedical evacuations at medical facilities around the world.
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Skill levels: 4N011 helper · 4N031 apprentice · 4N051 journeyman · 4N071 craftsman
Core Skills
- electronic health record data entry
- medical data privacy and HIPAA awareness
- triage and patient intake
- vital signs monitoring and documentation
- immunization administration and tracking
- aeromedical evacuation support
- medical equipment basic operation
- checklist and protocol compliance
- communication with multidisciplinary teams
- patient education and customer service
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- MEDITECH software
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Technician
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Inclusive Fitness Specialist Certificate
- Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC)
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Associate - Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
Career Growth
- ASHA Audiology Assistants Certification (C-AA)
- Breast Sonography (BS)
- Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
- Certificate of Added Qualification - Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Certification in Emergency Medicine: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
What the Work Involves
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
- Complete insurance or other claim forms.
- Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
- Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Related Occupations
- Medical Transcriptionists
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
- Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 4N0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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