Chapter 1: Medical Assisting the Profession

A patient navigator is the primary source of communication between the patient and their health care providers.

NOT considered a characteristic required for You:

Example of thoroughness

Offices treat young children, adolescents, and teens.

You're qualified to perform admin & clinical procedures associated with that of a medical office assigned by the DR

Granted for each measured increment of training or education

Administrative responsibility of yours

Using ___You can make decisions responsibly

NOT a clinical responsibility of Yours:

Inpatient job description: clinical admin skills to schedule & assist with patients needing special medical attention.

According to US Dept of Labor Statistics, job prospects should be best for MAs with formal training, particularly with:

CMS issued a final ruling mandating that every MA can enter physician's orders in a computerized entry system.

Medical Assisting requires mastery of a body of knowledge & skill requiring formal education & practical experience.

Requires clinical skills to draw blood sample for testing

In most cases who would be the first health professional the patient will encounter?

Streamlines patient's experience by facilitating patient's needs, encouraging compliance & helping with self-care skills

Potential job opportunities for You may include insurance claims coder and multifunctional technician.

EXPERIENCED medical assistants may find work as which of the following?

Licensed medical assistant can perform the same duties as a licensed nurse.

A job in the medical records dept would require admin skills, understanding of medical terminology & insurance coding

Providing patient education falls under which exam parameter for the Registered Medical Assistant certification exam?

1 of 4 main content areas by the (ICP) for development of interprofessional competencies by health profession students?

NOT a clinical responsibility?

A physician's office is an example of an ambulatory care setting.

Historically, medical assistants were trained on the job by:

For your CMA credential to remain current, it must be revalidated every __ yrs, either by CEUs or through reexamination.

NOT an administrative responsibility?

More and More employers are requiring credentials as a condition for employment.

NOT appropriate while working with patients nearby:

Credential awarded to candidates who pass the American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification examination.

Clinical responsibility You would perform

(ABHES) outlines which of the following content areas as part of the MA curriculum?

Confidentiality is the ability to maintain

Ambulatory care setting best matches the job description of caring for patients who require immediate medical treatment

Ambulatory care setting providing care for patients recovering from illness or injury?

NOT an administrative responsibility You would perform.

No information is to be disclosed without the ______ permission of the patient.

NOT a quality or characteristic regularly found in good CCMA

Students who desire to 1 day advance to management position should pursue a ____ program in the medical assisting field

Outpatient setting that offers comprehensive health care services in one convenient location.

NOT a form of communication?

Example of being proactive:

Indicates a candidate has met required education or experience criteria of a credentialing agency of professional org.

In the field of medical assisting, is approximately 8 months to 2 years in length?

CAAHEP states to provide for Entry-level Competencies for the MA, which of the following is NOT required content?

In addition to normal business hours, urgent care facilities have business hours at night and on the weekends.

NOT one of the education training programs available for You

Voluntary review undergone by an institution to determine whether their school meets or exceeds standards set forth,

Department, works with patients 3rd party payers & insurance companies to process insurance forms, claims and coding?

A DR may never delegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a medical assistant practicing medicine

Due to liability issues & increased responsibilities, modern clinics will only employ individuals who have some type of:

NOT a job opportunity that You should pursue

Your main responsibility is to assist the physician in providing patient care.

It is important to present a confident, professional image that helps put the patient at ease.

Drs began to hire MA's to handle both administrative & clinical responsibilities because there was a shortage of:

If you witness unsafe workplace behavior has a responsibility to notify OSHA.

The American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a certifying agency for all, EXCEPT:

One of the goals of a patient navigator is to steamline the healthcare services that the patient receives

First organization to place an emphasis on the educational objectives of medical assisting.

Ability to work with the sick and inform depends on one's ability and willingness to show.

Required part of the MA's education & involves working without pay in a Dr's office, clinic, or hospital for 160-200 hrs

Amercian Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) provides which medical assisting credential?

State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical assistant.

It is YOUR responsibility to become familiar with your scope of practice in your_______

NHA offers 3 medical assisting credentials, the CCMA, the CMAA and the NCMA.

Department/Specialty performs clinical skills to sterilize surgical instruments?

It is your responsibility as a medical assistant to only practice within your scope of practice

Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) credential is offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

If you were enrolled in a diploma program you should expect to be in school for 6 months to 1 year.

CCMA with _____ will adhere to a code of values.