Medical Assistant (old)
Hybrid-based
ONET: 31-9092.00
1
Years
185
Skills
288h
Related instructions
2000h
On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
- Administrative Medical Assisting
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Billing and Coding
- Laboratory Procedures
- Medical Assisting Educational Review Board
- Administrative and Clinical Practice
- Introduction to Medical Assisting
On-the-job training
- Intro to Medical Assisting
- 001 - Medical Terminology
- 002 - HIV Training
- 003 - Proper Vaccination
- 004 - Emergency Management/Basic First Aid
- Vital Signs/Patient Data
- 005 - Measure and Record: Blood pressure
- 006 - Measure and Record: Blood pressure - Pediatric
- 007 - Prepare, Measure and Record: Ankle Brachial Index
- 008 - Measure and Record: Temperature
- 009 - Measure and Record: Pulse
- 010 - Measure and Record: Respirations
- 011 - Measure and Record: Height
- 012 - Measure and Record: Weight
- 013 - Measure and Record: Length (Infant)
- 014 - Measure and Record: Head Circumference (Infant)
- 015 - Measure and Record: Pulse Oximetry
- 016 - Measure and Record: Lung Capacity
- 017 - Screen and Record: Audiometry
- 018 - Screen and Record: Transcutaneous Bilirubin Procedure
- Lab & Blood Procedures
- 019 - EKG Written Pre-test
- 020 - Perform: Electrocardiography
- 021 - Perform: Venipuncture
- 022 - Perform: Capillary Puncture
- 023 - Perform: Pulmonary Function Testing
- Rooming & Patient History
- 024 - Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
- 025 - Understand and use patient rooming guidelines
- 026 - Patient screening using established protocols
- 027 - Obtain and record patient history
- 028 - Red Rule - key point patient identification
- Medication and Innoculation
- 029 - Verify per rules of medication admin: right patient
- 030 - Verify per rules of medication admin: right medication [category & written order practitioner]
- 031 - Verify per rules of medication admin: right dose [single dose or by practitioner]
- 032 - Verify per rules of medication admin: right route
- 033 - Verify per rules of medication admin: right time
- 034 - Verify per rules of medication admin: right documentation
- 035 - Select proper sites for administering parenteral medication
- 036 - Administer oral medications
- 037 - Administer flouride varnish
- 038 - Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications
- 039 - Administer FluMist
- 040 - Administer nebulizer treatment
- 041 - Administer oxygen therapy
- 042 - Administer intradermal injection
- 043 - Administer Depo Provera
- 044 - Administer subcutaneous injection
- 045 - Administer intramuscular injection
- 046 - Administer intravenous injections [direct visual and other rules]
- 047 - Administer eye drops/topical ointments
- 048 - Administer ear irrigation
- 049 - Urethral catheterization [special training]
- Patient Preparation and Procedure Assistance
- 050 - Instruct and prepare patient for procedure or treatment
- 051 - Assist provider with patient exam
- 052 - Patient positions - Fowlers/SemiFowlers
- 053 - Patient positions - horizontal and dorsal recumbent
- 054 - Patient positions - lithotomy/sims
- 055 - Patient postitions - prone/knee-chest
- 056 - Performing aseptic procedures outside of hospital
- 057 - Preparing of and assisting with sterile procedures outside of hospital
- 058 - Assist provider with patient procedures/treatments/minor surgery
- 059 - Perform a quality control measure
- Obtain Specimens
- 060 - Obtain specimens and perform: CLIA waived hematology test
- 061 - Obtain specimens and perform: CLIA waived chemistry test
- 062 - Obtain specimens and perform: CLIA waived urinalysis
- 063 - Obtain specimens and perform: CLIA waived fecal test
- 064 - Obtain specimens and perform: CLIA waived immunology test
- 065 - Obtain specimens and perform: CLIA waived microbiology test
- 066 - Take nasal culture
- 067 - Obtain specimens and perform: Throat Culture
- 068 - [Blank]]
- 069 - Screening and followup on test results as directed by practitioner
- First Aid & Patient Response
- 070 - Current provider / profession level CPR
- 071 - Perform first aid procedures for: bleeding
- 072 - Perform first aid procedures for: diabetic coma or insulin shock
- 073 - Perform first aid procedures for: fractures
- 074 - Perform first aid procedures for: seizures
- 075 - Perform first aid procedures for: shock
- 076 - Perform first aid procedures for: syncope
- 077 - Incorporate critical thinking performing patient assessment
- 078 - Incorporate critical thinking performing patient care
- 079 - Show awareness of patient's concerns about procedure being performed
- Medical Record Awareness and Procedures
- 080 - Calculate proper dosages of medication for administration
- 081 - Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results
- 082 - Maintain lab test results using flow sheets
- 083 - Document on a growth chart
- 084 - Reassure patient of the accuracy of test results
- Infection Prevention/Wound Care
- 085 - Participate in bloodborne pathogen training
- 086 - Select appropriate barrier/PPE
- 087 - Perform handwashing
- 088 - Prepare items for autoclaving
- 089 - Perform sterilization procedures
- 090 - Prepare a sterile field
- 091 - Perform within a sterile field
- 092 - Perform wound care
- 093 - Perform dressing change
- 094 - Demonstrate standard biohazard precautions
- 095 - Demonstrate proper disposal biohazardous material: sharps
- 096 - Demonstrate proper disposal biohazardous material: regulated wastes
- 097 - Recognize implications for failure to comply with CDC regs in healthcare settings
- Communication and Coaching
- 098 - Instruct patient according to patient's special dietary needs
- 099 - Show awareness of patient's concerns regarding a dietary change
- 100 - Use feedback techniques to obtain patient information: reflection
- 101 - Use feedback techniques to obtain patient information: restatement
- 102 - Use feedback techniques to obtain patient information: clarification
- 103 - Respond to non-verbal communication
- 104 - Use and pronounce medical terminology correctly to communicate
- 105 - Coach patients regarding: office policies
- 106 - Coach patients regarding: health maintenance
- 107 - Coach patients regarding: disease prevention
- 108 - Coach patients regarding: treatment plan
- 109 - Coach patients appropriately considering: cultural diversity
- 110 - Coach patients appropriately considering: developmental life stage
- 111 - Coach patients appropriately considering: communication barriers
- 112 - Demonstrate professional telephone techniques
- 113 - Document telephone messages accurately
- 114 - Compose professional correspondence using electronic technology
- 115 - Develop current list of community resources related to patients' healthcare needs
- 116 - Facilitate referrals to community resources in the role of patient navigator
- 117 - Report relevant information concisely and accurately
- Patient Engagement/Respect Diversity
- 118 - Demonstrate: empathy
- 119 - Demonstrate: active listening
- 120 - Demonstrate: non-verbal communication
- 121 - Demonstrate principles of self-boundaries
- 122 - Demonstrate respect for individual diversity: gender
- 123 - Demonstrate respect for individual diversity: race
- 124 - Demonstrate respect for individual diversity: religion
- 125 - Demonstrate respect for individual diversity: age
- 126 - Demonstrate respect for individual diversity: economic status
- 127 - Demonstrate respect for individual diversity: appearance
- 128 - Explain to patient rationale for performance of procedure
- Medical Record Administration/Office Procedures
- 129 - Manage appointment schedule using established priorities
- 130 - Schedule a patient procedure
- 131 - Create a patient's medical record
- 132 - Organize a patient's medical record
- 133 - File patient medical records
- 134 - Maintaining medication and immunization records
- 135 - Utilize an EMR
- 136 - Input patient date utilizing a practice management system
- 137 - Perform routine maintenance of administrative or clinical equipment
- 138 - Perform an inventory with documentation
- 139 - Prepare purchase order
- 140 - Display sensitivity when managing appointments
- 141 - Perform a/r procedures to patient accounts including posting: charges
- 142 - Perform a/r procedures to patient accounts including posting: payment
- 143 - Perform a/r procedures to patient accounts including posting: adjustments
- 144 - Prepare a bank deposit
- 145 - Obtain accurate patient billing information
- 146 - Inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered
- 147 - Demonstrate professionalism when discussing patient's billing record
- 148 - Display sensitivity when requesting payment for services rendered
- Insurance Skills
- 149 - Interpret information on an insurance card
- 150 - Verify eligibility for services including documentation
- 151 - Obtain precertification or preauthorization including documentation
- 152 - Complete an insurance claim form
- 153 - Interact professionally with 3rd party representatives
- 154 - Display tact when communicating with medical providers regarding 3rd party requirements
- 155 - Show sensitivity when communicating with patients regarding 3rd party requirements
- 156 - Perform procedural coding
- 157 - Perform diagnostic coding
- 158 - Utilize medical necessity guidelines
- 159 - Utilize tactful communication with medical providers to ensure accurate coding
- Scope of Practice/Privacy/Patient Rights/Ethics
- 160 - Locate state's legal scope of practice for medical assistants
- 161 - Apply HIPAA rules regarding: privacy
- 162 - Apply HIPAA rules regarding: release of information
- 163 - Document patient care accurately in the medical record
- 164 - Apply the Patient's Bill of Rights relating to: choice of treatment
- 165 - Apply the Patient's Bill of Rights relating to: consent for treatment
- 166 - Apply the Patient's Bill of Rights relating to: refusal of treatment
- 167 - Perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes
- 168 - Report an illegal activity in the healthcare seeting following proper protocol
- 169 - Complete an incident report related to an error in patient care
- 170 - Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights
- 171 - Protect the integrity of the medical record
- 172 - Develop a plan for separation of personal and professional ethics
- 173 - Demonstrate appropriate response(s) to ethical issues
- 174 - Recognize impact personal ethics and morals have on delivery of healthcare
- Safety and Emergency Response
- 175 - Comply with: safety signs
- 176 - Comply with: symbols
- 177 - Comply with: labels
- 178 - Demonstrate proper use of: eyewash equipment
- 179 - Demonstrate proper use of: fire extinguishers
- 180 - Demonstrate proper use of: sharps disposal containers
- 181 - Use proper body mechanics
- 182 - Participate in mock exposure event with documentation of specific steps
- 183 - Evaluate work environment to identify unsafe working conditions
- 184 - Recognize the physical and emotional effects on persons involved in emergency situation
- 185 - Demonstrate self-awareness responding to emergency situation
- Communicate and Interact Effectively to Provide Quality Patient Care
- Office Management and Administrative Tasks
- Coordinate and Schedule Appointments
- Assist with and Perform Authorized Medical, Laboratory, and Clinical Procedures
- Maintain Clinical Safety and Environmental Standards
- Participate in Ongoing Quality Improvement Processes
- Communicate Effectively with Clinical Care Team
- Uphold Standards of Professional Conduct
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