Chapter 1: Job Skills and Scope of Practice Flashcards
What is the first Administrative Duty?
Greet patients and visitors.
What is the second Administrative Duty?
Answer phones and emails.
What is the third Administrative Duty?
Schedule patient appointments.
What is the fourth Administrative Duty?
Gather demographic and insurance information.
What is the fifth Administrative Duty?
Obtain authorization and verify insurance.
What is the sixth Administrative Duty?
Collect patient payments.
What is the seventh Administrative Duty?
Obtain signatures on consent forms, assignments of benefits and private notices.
What is the first Clinical Duty?
Record patient vital signs.
What is the second Clinical Duty?
Maintain treatment areas.
What is the third Clinical Duty?
Document the chief complaint and update the patient’s medication list.
What is the fourth Clinical Duty?
Prepare the patient and assist the provider during exams and office procedures.
What is the fifth Clinical Duty?
Collect specimens for laboratory testing.
What is the sixth Clinical Duty?
Administer medications.
What is the seventh Clinical Duty?
Educate patients on treatment plans (including medication, diet, wound care and future appointments
