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Intro to Medical Assisting Flashcards

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Medical Doctor - MD

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Diagnose illness, treat, perform procedures & write prescriptions

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Osteopathic Provider - DO

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Similar requirements to MD, uses modern medicine & surgical procedure PLUS OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (OMT)

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Nurse Practitioner - NP

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Beyond RN advanced training, basic Patient Care including diagnosing and prescribing

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Physician Assistant - PA

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Practice under supervision of MD or DO.

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Medical Laboratory Technicians

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perform diagnostic testing on blood, fluids and other specimens

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Medical Receptionist

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Check Patients in and out, answer phones and file, fax etc…

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Occupational Therapists - 4

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Assist patients with conditions that are disabling: developmentally, emotionally, mentally or physically

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Pharmacy Technicians

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Assist pharmacists

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Physical Therapists - 3

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Assist in patient gaining mobility, improving strength and range of motion

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Radiology Technicians

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Use imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis and treatment

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Scope of Practice

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Duties medical assistant is capable of under their certification, education and training

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Standard of Care

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degree of care / competence expected in a circumstance or role

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Other Credentials for MA’s

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CPT - Phlebotomy Technician
CET - EKG Technician
CBCS - Billing and coding specialist
CEHRS - Electronic Health records specialist

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HIPPA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - PRIVACY

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety & Health Administration - SAFETY
Assures safe and healthy work conditions

employee training & record keeping

wearing of PPE

blood borne pathogen standards

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CLIA

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Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments Of 1988 -LABORATORY

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General Medicine Providers

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GPs, FPs and Internists

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General Practitioner

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Treat acute and chronic illness, preventative care - holistic approach

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Family Practitioners

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Preventative care mainly
newborns to older adults.

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Internists
Cc cc

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comprehensive care of adults - diagnosing treating chronic conditions

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Anesthesiologist

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Manages sedation thru surgery

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Cardiologist

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Diseases of heart and Blood Vessels

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Dermatologist

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Conditions of the skin

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Endocrinologist

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hormones or glands conditions

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Gastroenterologist (7)

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GI TRACT; stomach, intestines, espohagus, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum

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Gynecologist

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female reproductive system and fertility

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Hematologist

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Blood and blood producing hormones. Patients often have enemia, leukemia, and lymphoma

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Hepatologist - 4

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Liver, biliary tree, gallbladder and pancreas

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Neonatologist

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Nephrologist

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Kidney care / disease

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Obstetrician

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Women during and after pregnancy

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Oncologist

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treatment of patients with cancer

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Opthalmologist

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eye conditions

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Orthopedists (5)

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Bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons

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Neurologist

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nervous system

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Pathologist

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tissues, blood, urine

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Pediatrician

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Newborn, infant, child, adolescent

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Psychiatrist

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Mental disorders / conditions

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Radiologist (5)

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Use of Xrays, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, tomography and MRI

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Urologists

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Urinary Tract

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Ancillary services (5)

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Urgent care, lab services, diagnostic testing, occupational therapy and physical therapy

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Urgent Care

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Alternative to Emergency Department

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Laboratory Services

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Diagnostic testing on blood, fluids and other specimens

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Diagnostic imaging

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Xray, ultrasound, MRI and CT computerized tomography to diagnose condition

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Occupational Therapy -

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Assist emotionally, physically, mentally and developmentally to disabled

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Physical Therapy

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Regaining mobility and improving strength

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Alternative Therapies (4)

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Accupuncture
Chiropractic
Energy Therapy
Dietary Supplements

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Accupunture

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pricking skin or tissue with needles to relieve pain

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Chiropractic

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Musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine

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Energy Therapy

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Clearing cellular memory thru the human energy field

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Dietary Supplements

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Vitamins, minerals, herbs for therapeutic properties

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CAAHEP

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Commission for Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs

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NHA

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National Health Career Organization - NHA
Exam for MAs

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ABHES

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Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

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Billing Form 1500

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Used to invoice insurance

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OSHA and CDC

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agencies responsible for protecting health care workers

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CDC

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Center for disease control
Employer responsibilities: Provide PPE, Hep B vaccine & adhere to set guidelines

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