Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Flashcards
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What is the difference between a CMAA and a CMA?
Answer: CMAA focuses on administrative tasks; CMA covers both administrative and clinical duties
CMAA (NHA) covers administrative functions only; CMA (AAMA) covers both administrative and clinical competencies.
What is the purpose of OSHA regulations in a medical office?
Answer: Ensure workplace safety from occupational hazards including bloodborne pathogens
OSHA protects employees from workplace hazards including bloodborne pathogen exposure, chemical hazards, and ergonomic injuries.
How does a CMAA contribute to the revenue cycle?
Answer: Multiple touchpoints: registration, insurance verification, charge capture, claims, and payment collection
CMAAs are involved throughout: registration, verification, charge capture, claims processing, payment management, denial management, and collections.
What is the significance of professional networking for CMAAs?
Answer: Career advancement, CE resources, industry updates, and peer support
Networking provides career development, continuing education access, industry awareness, peer support, and enhanced reputation.
What is the purpose of a compliance program?
Answer: Ensure adherence to healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards
A compliance program establishes processes for adhering to federal and state healthcare laws and ethical standards.
A patient asks the CMAA for medical advice about symptoms. What is the correct response?
Answer: Explain it's outside their scope and offer to have them speak with a nurse or schedule an appointment
Medical advice is outside CMAA scope. Direct the patient to a qualified clinical professional.