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Medical assisting re

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Which of the following is vitally important in the medical profession? Confidentiality
Which of the following makes any job easier to complete? Teamwork
Medical assistants may perform which of the following tasks? Electrocardiogram
Which of the following is the best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship Demonstrating integrity and practicing high ethical standards
The abbreviation “CMA” listed after a medical assistant’s name indicates which of the following? Credential
Which of the following terms means the ability to communicate with patients, coworkers, managers, and physicians in a manner that is not offensive? Diplomacy
A professional always projects a(n) Positive, caring manner
Which of the following qualities are essential to providing superior customer service to patients? Integrity and Honesty
One example of professional behavior is Treating all patients with dignity and kindness
Which of the following is the most appropriate information to include on a resume? Certifications awarded relating to the position
An excellent descriptive term for today’s medical assistant is Versatile
The AAMA’s Role Delineation Chart may be used to Describe the field of medical assisting to other health-care professionals b. Aid in the development of continuing education programs c. Prepare appropriate types of materials for home study d. Identify entry-level areas of competence for medical as
The major areas of the RMA and CMA examinations cover how many distinct areas of knowledge? 3
The process by which programs are officially authorized is known as Accreditation
A collection of your résumé, reference letters, and other documents is known as a Portfolio
Which of the following professional organizations would be most valuable for you to join if you are interested in working as a medical language specialist? American Association for Medical Transcription
The AAMA’s Medical Assistant Role Delineation Chart provides which of the following The basis for medical assisting education and evaluation
If you are the victim of sexual harassment in the work place, you have the responsibility to Let the harasser know that the conduct is offensive
A female medical assistant’s makeup should be Conservative
Which of the following is a major concern when sending medical reports via e-mail? Confidentiality
Continuing education units (CEUs) may be required to maintain the medical assistant’s Certification
After a medical assistant has been certified, recertification is required every 5 years
A medical assisting student must never attempt to Ask the physician to provide prescriptions
Which of the following actions represents an invasion of privacy? Publicizing information about a patient
he AAMA’s national headquarters are located in Chicago
Which of the following groups of physicians prefer that staff not wear uniforms Psychiatrists
A mechanism by which the medical assisting credential remains current is Recertification
Why should a medical assistant avoid heavy perfumes and colognes Many patients and coworkers could be allergic to them
Which of the following organizations was the first formed for medical assistants? AAMA
The best reason uniforms or scrubs should be laundered daily is because Medical assistants are exposed to ill patients throughout the work day
Which of the following is essential before medical assistants graduate from training programs? Completing an externship
Medical assisting organizations began developing at the local and state level at approximately The AAMA was created in 1956
Major areas of administrative knowledge of the RMA or CMA examinations include Insurance processing and HIPAA regulations are administrative competencies.
An allied health profession whose practitioners are multiskilled and work primarily in ambulatory settings is Medical Assisting
When talking to a patient by phone, a medical assistant should avoid Listing possible diagnoses
Which of the following is a training program that is part of a course of study of an educational institution and is taken in an actual business setting? Externship
Being able to embrace a variety of subjects or skills is known as Versatility
When sending confidential information by fax, a medical assistant should Call the recipient before faxing the document
Medical assistants work under the direct supervision of a(n) Physician
The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential is given by which of the following organizations? American Medical Technologists (AMT
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