Demonstration of success on this exam will result in the achievement of the
digital badge shown here to be available for display on the earners'
digital portfolio or profile on CampusEd.
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PURPOSE
This credential documents the acquisition of practical experience necessary for general administrative, patient processing, and front-office support in a medical facility.
AUDIENCE
This credential is appropriate for a medical office assistant, medical secretary, medical receptionist, medical office manager, and all others who participate in the daily operations of a medical office practice.
JOB/CAREER REQUIREMENTS
These credentials document competencies that include overall office operations, financial and practice management, basic billing and coding, privacy and handling of medical records, and overall professionalism in a medical setting.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WORKPLACE TASKS:
The Externship badge confirms the earner's continued and successful practice of the following tasks demonstrating their ability to:
Professional written and verbal communication with patients, medical personnel, 3rd party payers, and vendors and suppliers
Handling of medical records with attention to HIPAA privacy requirements
Management of overall office operations including patient reception and processing, scheduling appointments, computer work, and general daily operations and workflow
Interface with 3rd party payers and prepare and/or process claim forms with appropriate codes
Manage or support financial aspects of the medical office including banking, cash flow, stock and inventory, fee schedules
Assist or facilitate practice management including compliance, safety regulations, archiving records, work schedules, and general human resource activities