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HIPAA: Understanding Patient Confidentiality and How It Relates to Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that regulates how patient information is managed, protecting their privacy. Medical assistants are required to abide by HIPAA laws to ensure proper confidentiality when collaborating with patients.

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Path Is Right for You?

Northwest Career College

Recording of vital signs and medical history. Handling billing, coding, and insurance claims. Medical assistants are crucial in keeping a healthcare facility running smoothly and ensuring patients have a positive experience. Typical responsibilities include: Greet patients and schedule appointments.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Prepare patients for examination by the physician.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

The day-to-day responsibilities of a Pediatric Medical Assistant can vary depending on the specific medical office or clinic, but typically include: Clinical Tasks: These involve taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, assisting with medical examinations, and performing simple laboratory tests.

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

CollaborateMD

Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. Improved Efficiency and Accuracy The American Medical Association (AMA) estimates that up to 12% of medical claims are submitted with inaccurate codes.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Meaningful Use and EHR

Arkenea

It consists of information that is listed on a patients’ medical sheet. EHR includes vital signs, medical history, medications, diagnosis, progress reports, allergies, immunizations, imaging reports, and laboratory data. Keep medication list of at least 80 percent of patients.

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What is a medical assistant? Exploring the different types of medical assistants

Mildred Elley

Daily tasks that medical assistants perform vary based on the role, whether clinical or administrative. What does a clinical medical assistant do? Do you see yourself in the exam room or would you rather be managing the files, phone calls, and insurance claims? 2) Which role stands out to you?