The
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's chief privacy
policy and enforcement agency, recently issued a final report — «Protecting Consumer Privacy
in an Era of Rapid
Change: Recommendations For Businesses and Policymakers» — urging businesses to adopt best practices to protect the privacy of American consumers and contains
important recommendations regarding data brokers and give them greater control over the collection and use of their personal data.
Medical Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide an informed point of contact to patient, communicating effectively with other medical staff and interested parties to facilitate the efficient execution of procedures for patients as well as ensure timely information flow Execute frequent patient evaluations upon escort to examination rooms, including the monitoring and tracking of vital signs and assistance with minor procedures including EKG, Pap smears, cultures, urinalysis, and others Coordinate all pharmacy - and insurance - related aspects between doctors, physicians, and licensed nursing professionals, including prescription submission, insurance pre-authorization, and referrals Alert physicians to any
change in condition and raise concerns when necessary Provide support and supervision to other staff and coordinate all care efforts, including material and equipment prep, procedure and appointment scheduling, vaccine administration, patient charting, and records management Collaborate
in the execution of all plans of treatment, providing assistance and answering questions related to all instructions for home care Aid
in the delivery of informational support to patients, families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments, and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and
federal health - related laws, as well as facility
policies, rules, and procedures,
in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them
in an expedited manner, while participating
in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view
important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information
in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business operations