Chapter 12; administrative duties and technology Flashcards
automated dispensing system
storage, dispensing, and charging devices for medications
bar codes
unique arrangements of lines used to identify the item on which they are printed
biometric access
authentication technique that relies on measurable physical characteristics (such as a fingerprint) that can be automatically checked
capitation
the annual fee paid to a physician or group of physicians by each participant in a health plan
continuous quality improvement
a scientific and systematic process of monitoring, evaluating, and identifying problems and then developing and measuring the impact of the improvement strategies
fee-for-service
an insurance plan in which the patient pays out of pocket for services and then submits for reimbursement separately from the insurance plan
flexible spending account
a pretax-funded account that allows an employee to set aside a portion of his or her earnings to pay for qualified medical expenses
paraprofessional
a person who is trained to assist professionals but is not licensed at a processional level
risk level
the potential risk to patients caused by the introduction of microbial contamination into a finished sterile product
third-party billing
billing a patient’s insurance company for products and services
unit-dose system
a packaging system in which medication is dispensed in a single dose package that is ready to administer to the patient
