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

Prism Career Institute

Interviewers want to know how often a candidate has performed tasks such as taking a patient’s temperature and other vitals or sterilizing medical equipment. An interviewer will want to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Basics of Medical Assistant Lab Work

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They must follow patient confidentiality standards within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and any other federal or local regulations. Professional Guidelines for Medical Lab Assistants While working in a lab, an assistant needs to maintain professionalism to keep everyone safe and not compromise any samples.

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Phlebotomy Training Course Information

Phlebotomy Careers

Safety and Infection Control: Proper sterilization, PPE usage, and biohazard protocols. Legal ⁤and Ethical Considerations: HIPAA compliance, patient consent, and confidentiality. Blood collection Techniques: Venipuncture, capillary puncture, and equipment ‌handling.

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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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Emerging Roles In Healthcare

CareerStep

Read more: Nurturing Success: The BNHC-CareerStep Partnership and its Impact on the Future of Medical Assistants Healthcare IT professional With technology at the forefront of healthcare, the need for professionals who manage electronic health records (EHRs) and ensure HIPAA compliance has skyrocketed.