When a Medical Assistant performs a skill, they are doing it under the supervision of a physician. The physician is responsible for the actions of the Medical Assistant. But the physician can tell a Medical Assistant to do anything, but it is your job as a Medical Assistant to know what your scope of practice is. Even though the physician has assumed responsible for the Medical Assistant, there are possible sanctions for a Medical Assistant doing something that they are not qualified to do. These sanctions include, but are not limited to Probation, Reprimand, Temporary suspension of the CMA (AAMA) credential, and Permanent suspension of the CMA (AAMA) credential. Having any of these sanctions on you Medical Assistant Record look bad. It may also become harder to find employment. If your certificate is temporary or permanently suspended this mean either for a short term or a long term you can no longer work as a Medical