Intro to Medical Assisting Flashcards
Medical Doctor - MD
Diagnose illness, treat, perform procedures & write prescriptions
Osteopathic Provider - DO
Similar requirements to MD, uses modern medicine & surgical procedure PLUS OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (OMT)
Nurse Practitioner - NP
Beyond RN advanced training, basic Patient Care including diagnosing and prescribing
Physician Assistant - PA
Practice under supervision of MD or DO.
Medical Laboratory Technicians
perform diagnostic testing on blood, fluids and other specimens
Medical Receptionist
Check Patients in and out, answer phones and file, fax etc…
Occupational Therapists - 4
Assist patients with conditions that are disabling: developmentally, emotionally, mentally or physically
Pharmacy Technicians
Assist pharmacists
Physical Therapists - 3
Assist in patient gaining mobility, improving strength and range of motion
Radiology Technicians
Use imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis and treatment
Scope of Practice
Duties medical assistant is capable of under their certification, education and training
Standard of Care
degree of care / competence expected in a circumstance or role
Other Credentials for MA’s
CPT - Phlebotomy Technician
CET - EKG Technician
CBCS - Billing and coding specialist
CEHRS - Electronic Health records specialist
HIPPA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - PRIVACY
OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration - SAFETY
Assures safe and healthy work conditions
employee training & record keeping
wearing of PPE
blood borne pathogen standards
CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments Of 1988 -LABORATORY
General Medicine Providers
GPs, FPs and Internists
General Practitioner
Treat acute and chronic illness, preventative care - holistic approach
Family Practitioners
Preventative care mainly
newborns to older adults.
Internists
Cc cc
comprehensive care of adults - diagnosing treating chronic conditions
Anesthesiologist
Manages sedation thru surgery
Cardiologist
Diseases of heart and Blood Vessels