- display professionalism in regards to ethical and responsible behavior
- communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers
- serve as a liaison between the physician and others
- demonstrate competent written and medical terminology skills
- perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, medical transcription, and application of computer management tools and equipment
- perform clinical duties such as basic first aid and CPR, applying principles of aseptic techniques and infection control, taking vitals and patient histories, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected tests that assist with diagnosis and treatment, performing patient follow up, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, and maintaining examination and treatment areas
- apply legal concepts such as proper documentation and reporting, policies for initiating and/or terminating medical treatment, license and accreditation maintenance, government compliance with the disposal of controlled substances, and changes in health care legislation to the practice
- manage the facilities, equipment, and inventory of a medical office, while maintaining the highest levels of safety and efficiency
- provide instruction through orienting patients and other office personnel to established policies and procedures, and
- manage practice finances including bookkeeping, ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and proper plans for third-party reimbursement
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Marion Technical College
1467 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Marion, Ohio 43302
Phone: 740.389.4636
Fax: 740.389.6136
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