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Med Assischapter 10
The facility environment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the reception area make the patient feel | welcome, secure, and comfortable |
| What type of attitude does the receptionist need to display | a positive, I can help you attitude |
| How early does the MA show up to OPEN the office | 20 minutes |
| What are some tasks of opening the office | prepare exam rooms, get charts for the day ready, check the answering machine for messages. |
| What is involved with closing the facility | shut down equipment in each room, lock chart rack, controlled meds are locked, petty cash is locked. |
| How do you make sure calls are properly answered in the evening | forward the phone to the answering service |
| The receptionist's key responsibility is to: | greet patients in a friendly, warm manner |
| The window in between the office and the lobby should be closed when: | the receptionist is discussing personal information either on the phone or with a patient. |