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Understanding Ethical Standards for Medical Assistants

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Medical assistants should follow professionalism and ethical standards in other duties such as filling out paperwork, billing, bookkeeping, and communicating with insurance companies and other healthcare providers. Medical assistants also need to obey other local and workplace patient health information policies.

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Common Questions You’re Likely to See in a Medical Assistant Interview

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They’ll also want a candidate to elaborate on any experience filling out forms, reviewing medical records, or performing billing and bookkeeping services. An interviewer will want to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). How Would You Manage a Difficult Patient Situation?

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8-Step Checklist for Counselors Starting Their Own Practice

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Track every dollar in and out, either with software or a bookkeeper if numbers arent your thing. Think scheduling apps to book sessions, HIPAA-compliant electronic health records for notes, and secure messaging for client chats. Open a business bank accountkeep it separate from your personal cash to avoid tax headaches.

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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

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It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Billing and bookkeeping: A medical assistant works to make sure any financial issues within the business aspects of a facility are addressed and kept in order.

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What Medical Assistants Are Legally Responsible For

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Legal Standards for a Medical Assistant to Follow As a medical assistant goes about their work, they must adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , which limits a healthcare provider’s ability to share patient information.

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Medical Billing & Coding Job Duties, Requirements, & Salary

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Adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times. Working with physicians or other providers to clarify diagnoses or procedures for accurate coding while ensuring the security and confidentiality of patient information as mandated by HIPAA.

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