Scope of practice laws for medical assistants may vary by state. Show
Key States | Review the key states listed below for specific language pertaining to medical assisting scope of practice.
Your State | For specific questions regarding your state, submit your query below. Key State Scope of Practice LawsAlabama
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New Hampshire Statement from Legal Counsel Balasa: This is no longer policy of the New Hampshire Board of Medicine. However, because no other position statement of the NH Board of Medicine has been issued, this document provides some guidance on what physicians are permitted to delegate to unlicensed professionals such as medical assistants. New Jersey
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Wisconsin Wyoming Scope of Practice in Your StateAAMA CEO and Staff Legal Counsel Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA, can inform you about the laws in your state governing medical assistants' scope of practice and other issues that you may be considering as you staff your office.
Which task is not in the scope of practice of a medical assistant?Medical assistants are unlicensed, and may only perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as permitted by law. An unlicensed person may not diagnose or treat or perform any task that is invasive or requires assessment.
Which of the following is a task that is within a medical assistant scope of practice?Filing and updating patient medical records. Coding and filling medical insurance forms. Scheduling hospital admission or lab appointments. Taking care of billing, bookkeeping, and correspondence.
What is an administrative responsibility of a medical assistant?In an administrative setting, the duties of a medical assistant can include the handling of patient records, dealing with phone calls, and scheduling appointments. These all require excellent listening and communication skills, as much of the information that's given to patients will likely come from the assistant.
What are 3 administrative responsibilities of an MA?Updating and filing patient medical records. Coding and filling out insurance forms. Scheduling appointments. Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
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Which administrative task would be outside the scope of practice for a medical assistant?
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