Specialties Flashcards
Allergist
Diagnoses and treats allergic conditions
Cardiologist
Diagnoses and treats heart and cardiovascular system conditions.
Family Practitioner
Acts as a primary care physician for patients of all ages, treating varied illnesses and performing routine screenings.
Gynecologist
Diagnoses and treats conditions related to the female reproductive system.
Hospitalist
Specializes in care for patients in the hospital.
Nephrologist
Diagnoses and treats conditions associated with the kidneys.
Obstetrician
Treats pregnant woman through postpartum period
Oncologist
Diagnosis and treats patients with cancerous conditions
Ophthalmologist
Diagnosis and treats conditions of the eye
Pediatrician
Diagnosis and treats children
Psychiatrist
Diagnosis and treats mental disorder
Radiologist
Interprets radiographs [x rays] and other imaging studies [ultrasounds, mammograms, etc]
Rheumatologist
Diagnosis and treats conditions associated with arthritis or other joint disorders
Urologist
Diagnosis and treats conditions associated with urinary systems
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Treats chest diseases and heart/lung conditions
Cosmetic Surgeon
Repairs or reconstructs body parts, either due to accidents, disease, or elective surgery
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Treats mouth and face disorders
Neurological Surgeon
Repairs disorders of the neurological system
Orthopedic Surgeon
Repairs conditions of the musculoskeletal system
Vascular Surgeon
Repairs conditions of the blood vessels
Alt: Acupressure
Uses hand pressure on various body areas to restore balance
Alt: Acupuncture
Inserts needles into various body areas to restore balance
Alt: Chiropractic
Manipulates the spine and extremities to rectify misalignments, relieve pain, treat disease
Alt: Massage
Uses touch to relieve pain and encourage muscle relaxation
Alt: Naturopathy
Uses nutrition and exercise to promote healing and well-being
Alt: Yoga
Uses breathing exercises and poses to encourage relaxation and flexibility
Medical Assistant
Assists Dr: taking vitals, give injections, take blood. First person px sees in exam room. Get chief medical complaint for Dr.
Medical Biller
Ensures all insurance claims are finalized before sending to 3rd party payer. Tracks claim status after sending.
Medical Coder
Codes all claims based on info provided by Dr about office visit. Code diagnosis and procedure.
Dental Assistant
Assists Dentist providing efficient dental treatment by prep px for treatment, sterilizing instruments, pass instruments during procedure
Health Information Technologist
Works with clinical, epidemiological, demographic, financial, reference, coded healthcare data. Plan info systems, develop health policy, ID current and future info needs
Histology Technician
Performs the prep of histological slide sections for a pathologist to either ID or dismiss disease.
Infection Control Officer
Maintains relationships with health and safety officers, infection control reps at healthcare facilities, other healthcare regulatory agencies
Laboratory Technician
Performs tests used to detect, diagnose, treat disease. May also prepare specimens, or perform manual tests under instructions from lab technologists
Medical Transcriptionist
Types, formats, corrects medical reports that are dictated by healthcare practitioner. Also verifies info and transfers final doc to its proper destination
Medical Transcription Editor
Formats and corrects medical reports from speech recognition systems. Also verifies info and transfers final doc to its proper destination
Occupational Therapist
Works with a client to help them achieve a satisfied state through the use of purposeful activity designed to achieve functional outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability, and improve, sustain, or restore the highest possible level of independence.
Pharmacy Technician
Works in retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, home healthcare organizations, or mail order fulfillment centers.
Phlebotomist
Collects blood primarily by performing venipuncture and, for collection of minute quantities of blood, fingersticks. Helps reduce the workload of doctors and nurses by focusing exclusively on blood collection
Respiratory Therapist
Specializes in delivering oxygen via all types of delivery devices, administering aerosolized drugs, managing life support, and weaning off ventilation or life support
