MA Clerical
Name the clerical responsibilities of an MA
What is.. Messages, reminders, PA's, GFI, faxing and scanning.
Administration site of a subcu injection
behind the arm or fatty part of the below. Injection is at a 45 degree angle.
Explain the responsibility of the late night MA
Cover for MAs who are leaving the 5pm shift, check to make sure temps are completed, check to ensure lab has picked up all specimens, ensure patients are walked to the door if all main doors are locked.
What labels are used for injections?
Patient label (BCMA), label for injection (if a vial), label for time/date and initials.
How often do we check the pools/GFI
Where do I check for my daily tasks?
What is.. in the POCT
Explain the process for instrument cleaning
Bring red box and blue solution to the room, wipe instruments with a wet 4x4. Place instruments in red bin and make sure nothing is touching (if more than one), saturate with blue solution. Place a wet paper towel to keep moist and spray again. Take bin to the back autoclave area and place box in bag. Create a slip to tape to the OUTSIDE of the bag. Place bag on the DIRTY side of the counter.
What are the screenings we look for in Health maintenance that an MA can complete
What is... Colorectal screening, mammogram and bone density test
How do you process the GFI
What is... sort through documents, transfer documents to appropriate folders depending on if a scan item, medication refill or referral. Print all items that need to be signed and place in provider folder to be completed
How often are temps checked in POCT and what do I press to reset the temps
Vaccine/freezer fridge - twice
Small POCT fridge - once daily
Hit the bell twice for reset - once per day on all temp meters.
What are the standing orders
Tdap, HPV, Flu, Hepatitis and pneumonia
MA visits: B12, TB skin test, testosterone, Depomedroxyprogesterone.
When do we give a "procedural site marking diagram" to a patient?
During procedures!
What site do we use to process a PA
What is... Covermymeds
Which muscle would you administer a Kenalog, testosterone, methylprednisolone, ceftriaxone injection?
What is the glute located by the buttocks
Explain the process of Depo
check due dates to ensure patient is not beyond the timeframe
create a GYN note
Ensure patient has a consent signed for the year
Wear appropriate gear when drawing up injection
Print the visit summary with //deponext date and ensure the patient is aware of the next dates to schedule for the next MA vist.
What do we do if a patient BP is over 140/90
How do you send a consumer message to the patient portal?
What is... checking to make sure patient uses the portal and check marking " to consumer".
Explain the process of a MA visit?
What is... obtaining a set of vitals (pulse and BP), check to ensure injection is a standing order, Check MAR to show when the last injection was given, order injection to provider, print out patient label, place any additional labels, verify and complete BCMA scanning. Administer medication. Complete the visit with a visit summary
Explain chart Prepping
print out schedule, check for add on Medicare Wellness and add any notes that patient may be due for. Create a clinical note by using ..PC template and save in chart for provider to review
Chart Prepping is completed daily.
What are the ACO metrics that MAs are evaluated for during yearly reviews
What is... Blood pressure, flu vaccination, mammogram, colonoscopy and Depression screenings