Rules and Responsibilities Flashcards

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What is the role of a Medical Assitant?

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  • Function as part of the healthcare team performing administative and clincial duties
  • Screen patients before the provider visit
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What is the responsibility of a Medical Assitant?

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Responsible for the care and wellbeing of patients

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Who can a medical assistant work under?

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Work only under the direction of a licensed physician

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List some of the Adminstrative duties of a Medical Assitant? (8)

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  1. Greet patients
  2. Handle correspondence
  3. Schedule appointments
  4. Answer phones
  5. Maintain medical records
  6. Biling, insurance processing
  7. Perform medical transcription
  8. Arrange hospital admission
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List some of the Clinical duties of a Medical Assistant? (11)

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  1. Assist during exams
  2. Follow infection control
  3. Perform diagnostic tests
  4. Perform phlebotomy and give injections
  5. Perform first aid
  6. Administer medications
  7. Record vital signs
  8. Removing sutures, changing dressings
  9. Sterlizing medical equipment
  10. Assisting in minor surgery
  11. Patient education
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Who are considered Licensed medical professionals? (4)

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  • Medical Doctors
  • Practical Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
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