National Medical Assistants Day or US Medical Assistants Recognition Day
National Medical Assistants Day or US Medical Assistants Recognition Day is held on October 16. This event in the second decade of the month October is annual. 
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Medical assistants work alongside physicians and nurses, performing administrative and clinical duties. They may schedule appointments, check in patients when they arrive for their appointments, and update medical records. Some also assist during exams and procedures. Medical assistants may also help during an examination, collecting samples for laboratory tests, and providing the patient with post-visit instructions.
Every October, Medical Assistants Recognition Week celebrates medical assistants who are at the heart of healthcare. Medical Assistants Recognition Day is observed on Wednesday of the third business week in October.
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Teachers' Day in Chile on October 16 (Día del Docente or Día del Profesor);
Brazilian Food Engineer Day on October 16
Paraguayan Librarian's Day on October 16
Architect Day in El Salvador on October 17 (Día del arquitecto);
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