Which term describes a healthcare worker who performs both administrative and clinical tasks in an outpatient medical setting under the direction of a physician or other provider?
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Medical Office Assistant · Program Orientation, Professionalism, and Healthcare Roles
Healthcare Team Roles
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Which professional organization offers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential?
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Which duty is a medical assistant typically responsible for performing in a medical office?
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A medical administrative assistant's primary focus is which area of the office?
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A patient calls the office and asks the medical assistant for a diagnosis over the phone. What is the most appropriate response?
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- Distinguish the roles of key members of the healthcare team.
- Describe the duties and boundaries of each role.
- Identify the medical office assistant's place on the team.
Sources & references
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Medical Assistants - Occupational Outlook Handbook
- American Association of Medical Assistants — What is a Medical Assistant?
- National Healthcareer Association — Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
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