Role of People in the Clinic

Question 1

Mid-Level Provider

Answer 1

LNP or PA that works under the supervision of the Physician to make diagnosis

Question 2

Nurse of MA

Answer 2

Records medical history, monitors patient, administers medication, assists with procedures

Question 3

Receptionist

Answer 3

answers phone calls, schedules appointments, organizes patient paper work upon check out

Question 4

Scribe

Answer 4

Documents the patient visit on behalf of the doctor, assess document results from any lab findings, and locates PMHx

Scribes cannot touch patients, handle any specimens directly, or give an direct orders