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Human Relations/Communication

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Voice Mail   type of answering system used to store and forward messages for someone who is unavailable  
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Toll Call   telephone call for which charges apply  
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Speakerphone   Telephone with a microphone designed for hands-free communication  
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Telecommunication   transmission of voice and/or data using telephone lines or wireless means  
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Conference Call   call in which three or more people at various locations participate  
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Telephone Reference Aid   a sheet of alphabetized names and telephone numbers near a telephone for reference.  
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Triage   process of determining priority order of patients by level of urgency "To Sort"  
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Telephone Log   written, dated record of all telephone calls  
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Answering service   Business that specializes in taking and relaying telephone messages when offices are closed  
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Screening   Process of asking good questions to evaluate and determine the action to be taken on a telephone call or to determine the person who should receive the telephone call  
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Call backs   Term indicating that a return telephone call is necessary  
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Emergency care   Medical care given for a serious medical condition resulting from injury or illness that if not given immediately puts a person's life in danger  
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Protocol   Set of instructions used for reference that prescribes strict adherence to correct etiquette and preference  
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The most important public relations responsibility of medical assistant   is to place, receive, and screen telephone calls for the office.  
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How long does it take a person to pick up on your attitude from listening to the tone of a voice?   On average 10 seconds  
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When answering a phone call...   try to answer within 3 rings and state the name of the practice as well as your own name  
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The length of time you should check back with a patient on hold   every 30 seconds  
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Speed Dialing-   electronically stores frequently dialed numbers  
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Call Forwarding   allows all incoming calls to be automatically directed to another internal station  
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Caller ID-   reveals the name and telephone number on a display panel before the call is answered  
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Common types of calls in the medical office   Appointments/Referrals Emergencies/Hospitals Prescription refills Test results  
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