You must carefully follow all state, federal, and individual
practice rules and laws while performing your daily duties.
You must also follow the AAMA Code of Ethics for medical
assistants. It is an important part of your duties to help
the doctor avoid malpractice claims-lawsuits by the
patient against the physician for errors in diagnosis or
treatment. To perform effectively as a medical assistant, you must
maintain an office that follows all OSHA regulations for
safety, hazardous equipment, and toxic substances. The
office also must meet QC and QA guidelines for all tests,
specimens, and treatments. It is your responsibility to follow
HIPAA guidelines, to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
of patient records, to fully document patient
treatment, and to maintain patient records in an orderly
and readily accessible fashion. |