While Training as a Medical Assistant, you can expect...
...to participate in a comprehensive 6 month educational program and a 3 month externship once your formal training is complete.Training at Manhattan Institute as a Medical Assistant requires completion of a six month course that is a fulltime, 5 day a week class. Once the classroom instruction is complete, the student will then meet on of our counselors to discuss externship placement.
As both clinical and administrative duties are studied when training to become a successfully employed medical assistant, your course of study will include:
Clinical duties may include, but are not limited to:
Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control - keeping exam rooms clean by making sure products used during an exam are completed removed and replaced before another patient enters that room - ie., dressing gowns, table covers, gloves, etc.
Prepare and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments - asking questions of the patients, listening to any concerns or fears, promptly communicating all pertinent concerns to medical professional or supervisory staff.
Coordinate patient care information with other health care providers - make sure patient understands that you are there to help not only the medical professional but also you are concerned that they records and patient reflect current and correct information at all times.
Administrative responsibilities might include some or all of the following:
Basic clerical duties - typing, filing, schedule and appointment coordination, inpatient/out patient procedures and admissions, utilize secretarial/receptionist skills, prioritize and organize written and verbal communications and information
Perform medical transcription - conversion of voice-recorded/dictated reports as told by the physician or other medical professional, into text.
Obtain reimbursement through accurate claims (insurance) submission
Monitor and follow-up on third-party (insurance) reimbursement - make sure insurance claims are submitted accurately, follow-up on reimbursements, document and maintain accounting and/or banking records, assist with procedural and diagnostic coding.
Available 7 days a week, either in person or by calling 212-564-1234, the friendly staff at Manhattan Institute is there to make sure you are satisfied with your course of study, and are adjusting to the curriculum.
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