Medical office assistant vs dental assistant/receptionist

Differences between medical office assistant and dental assistant/receptionist duties and responsibilities

Medical office assistant example responsibilities.

• Experience with manage care, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers.
• Communicate closely with patients to ensure they are managing their current medications properly, and maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records.
• Conduct preliminary patient screenings by assessing vital signs, recording patient information, preparing patient rooms, and performing EKG tests.
• Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information follows policies and procedures including HIPAA regulations.
• Perform medical office duties including checking vital signs, history gathering, phlebotomy, and assisting physician with medical/neurological procedures.
• Implement a new EHR system; provide leadership and mentoring to staff and physician during transition.
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Dental assistant/receptionist example responsibilities.

• Coordinate continuing education courses, schedule in office training sessions and manage first aid, CPR and a certifications.
• Contact pharmacist to authorize medication for patients prior to dental procedures.
• Store records securely and handle in compliance with legal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Assist in a variety of dental procedures including all types of fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns and dentures.
• Chart, examination/treatment information, scheduled/cancel appointments using CDA.
• Provide state-of-the-art individualize orthodontic treatment to adult and adolescent patients.
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