MCQ answers

1. Certified medical assistant

2. American association of medical assistant
3. Medical assistant
4. Medical assistant
5. a. CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
b. ABHES - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

(ans a&b)

Short Notes

1. What responsibilities do medical assistants perform?

Duties vary from office to office, depending on location, size, and specialty.

Administrative duties may include the following:

Using computer applications

Answering telephones
Greeting patients
Updating and filing patient medical records
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
Clinical duties vary by state, but may include the following:

Taking medical histories

Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during the exam
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests
Instructing patients about medication and special diets
Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
Authorizing prescription refills as directed
Drawing blood
Taking electrocardiograms
Removing sutures and changing dressings
 2. How is a medical assistant different from a physician assistant?
Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks under the direct
supervision of a physician.

Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a
physician.

3. Where do medical assistants work?

Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care
facilities, such as medical offices and clinics.

4. What is a Medical Assistant?

Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care

facilities, such as medical offices and clinics

5. What are all accreditation for medical assistant?

CAAHEP or ABHES Accreditation | Only graduates of medical assisting programs

accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) are eligible to
take the CMA (AAMA) Certification Examination.
Graduates receive administrative and clinical training in a variety of areas, including, but not
limited to, the following:

Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology

Medical terminology
Keyboarding and computer applications
Recordkeeping and accounting
Coding and insurance processing
Laboratory techniques
Clinical and diagnostic procedures
Pharmacology
Medication administration
First aid
Office practices
Patient relations
Medical law and ethics

Detailed notes

1. Write in detail about duties of medical assistant?

 Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties.
Here is a quick overview (duties vary from office to office depending on location, size,
specialty, and state law):

Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):

Using computer applications
Answering telephones
Greeting patients
Updating and filing patient medical records
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to):
Taking medical histories
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during exams
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests
Instructing patients about medication and special diets
Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
Authorizing prescription refills as directed
Drawing blood
Taking electrocardiograms
Removing sutures and changing dressings
Patient Liaison | Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the
physicians office and often explain the physician's instructions.

2. Write in detail about required skills for medical assistant?

List of Medical Assistant Skills

As a medical assistant, will work alongside doctors, assisting them in a wide variety of
actions, from helping patients and performing minor procedures to handling administrative
work.

Medical assistants work mainly in facilities that handle outpatient procedures or ambulatory
care. These can include medical offices and treatment clinics.

Administrative Skills in the Medical Field

These skills show your skills with medical-related administrative practices that are typical in
medical offices. They also demonstrate your understanding of the medical field, current
regulations and insurance practices.

Advocating for Patients with Insurance Companies

Arranging for Hospital Admissions and Laboratory Services

Completing Patient Records After Exams and Test Results

Entering Data for Medical Test Results

Facility with Medical Practice Software

Identifying Best Suppliers by Price and Quality

Maintaining Confidentiality

Monitoring Inventory of Supplies

Ordering Medical Supplies

Processing Insurance Forms

Reconciling Co-Payments

Recording Medical Histories

Resolving Insurance Billing Problems

Scheduling Appointments

Screening Sales Reps

Basic Office Skills

These office skills show that you can handle standard office setups. Note specific experience
with particular phone systems, PC vs. Mac and medical records management software.

Answering Telephones

Customer Service

Handling Correspondence, Billing and Bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Troubleshooting Computer Problems

Writing

Medical Skills

These skills show your depth of experience in performing medical tasks and procedures. Be
sure to include any certifications you have.

Administering Medications According to Physician Specifications

Administering Injections

Applying Dressings

Arranging Prescription Refills

Conveying Information Supplied by Doctors to Patients

Drawing Blood

Following Infection Control and Safety Guidelines

Maintaining Medical Equipment

Maintaining Quality Control Standards

 Performing Accurate Assessment of Vital Signs

Performing All Basic Life Support (BLS) Skills

Performing CPR

Performing EKGs

Preparing Treatment Rooms for Examinations of Patients

Relaying Patient Questions to Health Professionals

Removing Sutures

Securing Blood and Urine Samples

Sterilizing and Setting Up Instruments

Patient Interaction

If youre applying for a job that mostly involves working with patients, these skills will
demonstrate which situations you can handle with competence. For an interview, be prepared
to discuss specific experiences with patients and how you handled them (maintaining patient
confidentiality, of course!).

Educating Patients Regarding Medication Instructions

Explaining Medical Information in Understandable Language

Explaining Procedures to Patients

Handling Difficult Personalities

Interviewing Patients

Preparing Patients for Exams

Receiving Patients

Remaining Calm with Distressed Patients

 Triaging Patients

Personal Qualities

For any position, emphasize the personal qualities you possess that make you the best person
for that particular job.

Accuracy

Active Listening

Adaptability

Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Empathy

Foreign language, such as Spanish

Interpersonal

Manual Dexterity

Multitasking

Organizational

Prioritizing

Problem Solving

Recognizing Limitations

Teamwork