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MED254 MED OFF PRO 2

MED254 CH 58 PREPARING FOR THE WORLD OF WORK

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MED254 CH 58
Résumé that highlights specialty areas of a person's accomplishments and strengths Term Definition Functional résumé
Brief general statement that demonstrates a career goal Professional objective
Résumé focused on a specific job Targeted résumé
Recommendation for employment from a facility or a preceptor Reference
Opportunity to work in a medical facility to gain essential on-the-job experience for beginning a career Applied training
Agreement that states responsibilities and expectations of the facility and the student Affiliation agreement
Making contacts with relatives, friends, and acquaintances who may have information about how to find a job in your field Networking
Collection of significant records, references, letters, and other documents of interest to a potential employer Portfolio
Which of the following is an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have learned? A. Turnaround time B. GPA C. Rotation D. Applied training D. Applied training
An applied training coordinator provides applied training sites and assesses them to make certain that they provide a thorough ________. A. Job placement site B. Student counselor C. Practical site D. Educational experience D. Educational experience
A practicum site is known as an: A. Rotation B. Externship C. Teaching opportunity D. Clinical lab B. Externship
The CMA (AAMA) exam is offered by the Certifying Board of the: A. NCOLS B. AAMA C. ASCP D. AMT B. AAMA
The certification qualifications of the AAMA and AMT include: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Good moral character B. No felony convictions C. No speeding tickets D. No guilty pleas to felonies A. Good moral character B. No felony convictions D. No guilty pleas to felonies
The steps required for applying for the certification exam are: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Scheduling the exam B. Gathering the required documents C. Having a pre-application test D. Studying with friends A. Scheduling the exam B. Gathering the required documents
Which of the following individuals procures applied training sites and assesses them to make certain that they provide a thorough educational experience? A. Applied training coordinator B. CEO of the hospital C. Student D. Doctor A. Applied training coordinator
Which of the following is an area of knowledge you should be familiar with for either exam? A. Heart surgery B. General medicine C. Emergency room medicine D. Advanced medicine B. General medicine
Which of the following are expected of medical assistants in a medical facility? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Laziness B. Empathy C. Compassion D. Apathy B. Empathy C. Compassion
Which of the following can provide assistance to graduates in locating a specific job? A. Networking groups B. Newspapers C. CCOS services D. Employment services D. Employment services
Which of the following are professional memberships that can be listed on a résumé? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. CIA B. OSHA C. AMT D. AAMA C. AMT D. AAMA
The RMA exam is offered by the: A. AMT B. NCCT C. AAMA D. ASCP A. AMT
The AAMA and the AMT require that candidates graduate from an accredited medical assisting program, including: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. ASPMA B. ABHES C. JCAHO D. CAAHEP B. ABHES D. CAAHEP
Which of the following are steps in applying for the certification exam? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Complete the application and mail or submit it to the appropriate agency B. Request an application from the appropriate agency C. Taking a mid-exam about the application process D. Review all exam policies and procedures in the examination handbook A. Complete the application and submit it B. Request an application D. Review exam policies and procedures
Which of the following help create a strong, effective résumé? A. Nouns B. Pronouns C. Adjectives D. Verbs D. Verbs
When you begin studying for the exam, a goal-setting point is to know the content covered in the exam. The areas of knowledge you should be familiar with include: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Laboratory B. Diagnosing patients C. Prescribing medications D. Human behavior A. Laboratory D. Human behavior
Which of the following colored paper is appropriate to use for a résumé? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Ivory B. Yellow C. White D. Pink A. Ivory C. White
Which of the following involve making contacts with relatives, friends, and acquaintances who may have information about how to find a job in your field? A. Internet ads B. Networking C. Classified ads D. Temp agencies B. Networking
Which of the following is an introduction to your résumé? A. Thank-you letter B. Introduction letter C. Reference letter D. Cover letter D. Cover letter
In a résumé, it is important to include educational experience that may be relevant to the job, including: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Intensive seminars B. Certification C. Licensing D. Networking A. Intensive seminars B. Certification C. Licensing
When sending a résumé to a physician's office, make sure you have the correct name, address, and: A. Color of the building B. Phone number of the physician C. ZIP code of the facility D. Size of the building C. ZIP code of the facility
Who should you ask to be a reference for you? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Fellow workers or students B. Your parents C. Instructors D. Managers A. Fellow workers or students C. Instructors D. Managers
Which of the following is a collection of documents that includes a résumé, transcripts, and diplomas? A. Cover letters B. Reference C. Networking D. Portfolio D. Portfolio
Which of the following verbs should be used in a résumé? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Trained B. Excited C. Organized D. Advised A. Trained C. Organized D. Advised
Which of the following are important tips for writing a résumé? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Proofread all spelling and grammar B. Select low-quality paper C. Use a computer D. Save the résumé on a flash drive A. Proofread all spelling and grammar C. Use a computer D. Save the résumé on a flash drive
A cover letter is a short summary of a résumé as well as your: A. Actions B. Hobbies C. Skills D. Abilities C. Skills D. Abilities
To mail a résumé, the address on the envelope should be: A. Typed B. Categorized C. Handwritten D. Squared A. Typed
Which of the following is a recommendation for employment from the facility and the preceptor? A. Protest B. Reference C. Network D. Condemnation B. Reference
Although it is important to be confident and trust your strengths, it is equally important to your sense of integrity to be: A. Different B. Manipulative C. Honest D. Judgmental C. Honest
It is appropriate to ask an interviewer questions about: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Time off B. Possible travel C. Holiday pay D. Overtime B. Possible travel D. Overtime
A portfolio can include: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. CPR card B. Job description C. Transcripts D. Awards A. CPR card C. Transcripts D. Awards
Salary ranges are determined by: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Credentialing B. Age and race of the medical assistant C. Geographic location D. Years of experience A. Credentialing C. Geographic location D. Years of experience
The purpose of a job description is to provide the: A. Standard benchmarks of the position B. Written knowledge of the salary C. Best amount of work required D. Advantages of a job A. Standard benchmarks of the position
An employee evaluation may help determine whether an employee is worthy of a: A. Merit raise B. Loan C. Demerit D. Harsh punishment A. Merit raise
Which of the following are potential interview questions? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Tell me about your children B. How well do you work with others? C. Tell me about yourself D. Will you be able to work overtime? B. How well do you work with others? C. Tell me about yourself D. Will you be able to work overtime?
Which of the following are reasons for NOT being hired? (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. No tact B. Enthusiasm for the job C. Lack of confidence D. Being interested only in the best salary offer A. No tact C. Lack of confidence D. Being interested only in the best salary offer
Once you obtain your certification as a medical assistant, you will be required to obtain a specific number of: A. Continuing education units B. Seminar notes C. Projects D. College classes for credit A. Continuing education units
Which of the following are determined by geographic location, medical specialty, years of experience, credentialing, and the job description? A. Health insurance plans B. Retirement package C. Sick leave policies D. Salaries D. Salaries
A job description includes detailed information, such as: (MAY BE MORE THAN ONE) A. Lunch breaks B. Education C. Qualifications D. Physical demands B. Education C. Qualifications D. Physical demands
An ________ evaluates an employee's strengths and weaknesses. A. Employee evaluation B. Employee rebuttal C. Employer evaluation D. Employer research A. Employee evaluation
Which of the following is considered the best source of the latest medical information? A. College classes B. Medical seminars C. Medical publications D. Newspaper articles C. Medical publications
Which of the following is the agreement that states the expectations of the facility and the expectations of the student during the student’s applied training experience? A. Clinical preceptor agreement B. Affiliation agreement C. Clinical site assessment D. Applied training timesheet B. Affiliation agreement
Which of the following is an advantage of obtaining professional certification? A. It makes you a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market B. It places you on a potential employees list at the local physician’s office C. It will help your performance during an interview D. It helps you study for the test A. It makes you a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market
Which question should an applicant for a medical assisting position be prepared to answer during an interview? A. What qualifications make you a good candidate? B. Are you married? C. Do you go to church? D. How many children do you have? E. How far away from the office do you live? A. What qualifications make you a good candidate?
What is the ideal timeframe in which to send an interview thank you letter? A. Two weeks B. Five days C. Five weeks D. Two months E. Two days E. Two days
Which of the following questions should NOT be included in a medical assistant job interview? A. Why did you apply for this position? B. How would the instructors at your school describe you? C. Do you have childcare for when your children are sick? D. What is your long term goal? E. What is your greatest strength? C. Do you have childcare for when your children are sick?
Which type of membership would be appropriate to list on a medical assisting résumé? A. PETA B. ACLU C. AAMA D. AA E. ASPCA C. AAMA
When applying for your professional certification exam, it is important to do all of the following except: A. Review exam policies and procedures B. Gather required documents C. Request an application D. Provide your résumé D. Provide your résumé
Why is it important to send a thank you letter after an interview? A. To help the interviewer remember you B. To demonstrate clinical skills C. To provide a handwriting sample D. To provide contact information E. To remind the employer of your availability A. To help the interviewer remember you
When attending a meeting for local medical assistants, Sheila learns about an opening as a medical assistant in an office near her home that would be a perfect match for both her personal and professional needs. This is an example of: A. earning a promotion. B. becoming a credentialed professional. C. interviewing. D. working with an employment service. E. professional networking. E. Professional networking
Why is it important to stay in contact with your college medical assisting instructor? A. Instructors will ask you to complete graduate surveys. B. Medical assistants must recertify every five years. C. Medical assistants must continue their education. D. Employers will contact the instructor when they have a position open. D. Employers will contact the instructor when they have a position open.
Why is it important to be assertive and confident while working at an applied training site? A. Being aggressive and assertive helps you get what you want at work. B. Aggressive and assertive applied training students are more likely to be hired. C. Shy and passive applied training students may appear to be lazy and unmotivated. D. You want to show everyone in the office that you know everything. C. Shy and passive applied training students may appear to be lazy and unmotivated.
How can you be noticed by upper management in a positive light? A. Show initiative in your work and share ideas for a more productive office. B. Share ideas for a more productive office. C. Constantly ask questions. D. Show initiative in your work. E. Find yourself at the center of a conflict. A. Show initiative in your work and share ideas for a more productive office.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a part of professional appearance? A. Clean scrubs B. Neutral colored nail polish C. A ponytail D. Rose scented lotion E. Small, simple earrings D. Rose scented lotion
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