Intro to Medical Assisting Flashcards
Who are medical assistants?
part of healthcare team performing administrative and clinical duties
What do medical assistants do?
screens patients before the provider
- responsible for care and wellbeing of patients
Can medical assistants work independently?
No
- work under direction of a licensed physician
What are some examples of administrative duties?
- greeting patients
- scheduling appointments
- answering phones
- billing, insurance processing
What are some examples of clinical duties?
- assisting during exams
- following infection control
- performing diagnostic tests
- giving injections
- first aid
How fast is the MA field growing?
+29% between 2016 to 2026
What are examples of licensed medical professionals?
- medical doctors
- practical nurses
- registered nurses
- nurse practitioners
What is OSHA?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- safety in the workplace
What is CLIA ‘88?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
- laboratory compliance
What is HIPAA?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- privacy
What is a scope of practice?
services that a medical assistant can perform and allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional certification
The National Healthcare Association offers which credential?
CCMA
What is a standard of care?
degree of care or competence expected in a particular circumstance or role
When do we have to renew CCMA?
every 2 years
What is CAAHEP?
Commission for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
