Course Accreditation
This course has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 2 administrative/clinical CEUs. Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the course content or the course provider.
Author Information
Brian Dickens – MBA, PHD, NATIONALLY REGISTERED CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (NRCMA)
Medical Program Director
Dr. Brian Dickens is a Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) and subject matter expert in the medical assisting and allied health fields.
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Approval Number:
141090
Intended Audience
This training course is an overview of the Medical Assistant role in Primary Care a medical facility and is generally taken by employees who have previously completed administrative/clinical role or related schooling. This course is intended to keep employees aware of the administrative functions of a healthcare facility. It is developed for front-line supervisors, workers, and trainees who work within the administrative/clinical function of the allied health profession.
Examples of covered entities include:
- Clinics
- Students
- Private/Group Practices
- Health Insurance Companies
- Healthcare Clearinghouses
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the different parts of the SOAP note
- Describe how to prepare the chart for the medical provider
- Explain several noninvasive tests performed in primary care
- Explain the differences between the various parts of Medicare
- Distinguish front- and back-office responsibilities
- Explain the universal claim form used for billing third-party insurance
Course outline
- 1. Overview
- 2. Clinical Operations
- SOAP note
- Preparing the chart for the provider
- 3. Vital Signs
- 4. Common Reasons for Primary Care Appointments
- 5. Noninvasive Tests
- 6. Verifying Insurance
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- 7. Billing and Collections
- 8. Course Post-Test
- 9. References
- 10. Test