CCMA Chapter 1Questions With Complete Solutions!

Factors of Healthcare growth - ANSWERSAdvanced technology, implementation of cost-effective medicine, aging population Effects of growth in practices - ANSWERSIncreased need for medical assistants Expectations of medical assistants - ANSWERSMultifunctional, trained to perform various duties to fill many job openings Responsibilities of the Medical assistant - ANSWERSDepends on the type, location, and size of the facility and specialities; expected to work and communicate with patients Patient navigator - ANSWERSHelps patients find their way through the healthcare system, help overcome barriers to getting diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner Areas of duties for a Medical assistants - ANSWERSAdministrative, clinical, and laboratory Areas of duties of a medical assistant in a small practice - ANSWERSMay be required to do administrative, clinical, and laboratory Areas of duties of a medical assistant in a large practice - ANSWERSMore likely to be specialized in a specific duty with advanced duties Administrative responsibilities - ANSWERSHandle or supervise payroll for office staff, obtain equipment and supplies, serve as a link between physician and company representatives Examples of administrative duties - ANSWERSGreet patients, schedule appointments, answer telephones, perform medical transcription, develop/conduct public outreach programs, participate in practice analysis, perform as a HIPAA compliance officer Clinical responsibilities - ANSWERSWork with physician/practitioner, maintain an efficient office, assist in examinations, keep the room in order Examples of Clinical duties - ANSWERSAssist with infection control, perform diagnostic tests, dispose of soiled or stained supplies, report study results Licensed practitioner - ANSWERSIndividual other than a physician; licensed/authorized by the state to perform healthcare services