Rules and Responsibilities

Question 1

What is the role of a Medical Assitant?

Answer 1

• Function as part of the healthcare team performing administative and clincial duties
• Screen patients before the provider visit

Question 2

What is the responsibility of a Medical Assitant?

Answer 2

Responsible for the care and wellbeing of patients

Question 3

Who can a medical assistant work under?

Answer 3

Work only under the direction of a licensed physician

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

List some of the Clinical duties of a Medical Assistant? (11)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Who are considered Licensed medical professionals? (4)

Answer 6

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