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Ch 15 MC1130
Telephone Procedures KeyTerms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| telephone feature that dials numbers programmed into the system using codes; see also "speed dial" | automatic dialer |
| telephone equipment that allows callers to self-select their call destinations via an automated, electronic prompt system | automatic routing unit |
| telephone feature that forwards incoming calls to other numbers | call forwarding |
| telephone feature that allows parties in different locations to participate in on call | conference call |
| telephone number that reaches a person directly rather than an operator or receptionist | direct telephone lines |
| patient whom the medical office has seen previously | established patient |
| telephone answering message that fails to identify the receiver specifically | generic message |
| headset or headphones with a speaker and microphone that allow users to participate in calls w/o picking up the phone's receiver | hands free telephone device |
| telephone feature that allows the user to place one call on hold and take another | hold feature |
| telephone feature that dials the last number dialed from that telephone | last number redial |
| to direct telephone calls to other numbers | route |
| telephone feature that broadcasts the speaker's voice | speakerphone |
| telephone feature that dials numbers programmed into the system using codes ; see also "automatic dialer" | speed dial |
| notebook the administrative MA uses to properly handle calls from patients w/ potentially life-threatening conditions | triage notebook |
| process of prioritizing patients based on need | triaging |
| ADA | americans with disabilities act |
| HIPAA | health insurance portability and accountability act |
| TTY | teletypewriter system |