When the receptionist is uncertain if the patient should be seen that day, they would typically transfer the call to a nurse or medical assistant. This healthcare professional can assess the patient's needs more accurately and determine the urgency of the situation. If necessary, they can then advise the patient on scheduling an appointment or provide guidance on next steps.
Would a receptionist with no medical training constitute a breach for patient-doctor confidentiality?
A medical receptionist may also be called a secretary. They are responsible to for inputting customer information into computers or files and are responsible for answering phone calls.
I would think that $10 an hour is reasonable
Methergine should not be given to a patient who is breast feeding or a patient who has impaired hepatic or renal function.
If it would benefit you in a positive way and you have completely thought it through, yes, you should transfer from Mega to Trescort.
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
Yes, Your therapist should maintain proper boundaries with his/her clients - which means that he or she should not be their friend relative or co-worker. Working in you therapists office as a receptionist violates these boundaries. It could cause potential problems if you were not able to do your job up to expectations and they were dissapointed in you - how would they approach you about this? As a therapist or as a boss. In addition, as a receptionist you would have access to your own and other clients confidential information. This is not appropriate.
A new patient file should have contact information off the patient and past medical history. It should also include insurance information and who to contact in an emergency.
When you are asked why you think you are the best person for the receptionist job, list your best qualities that would pertain to the position. For example, you could say you are friendly, caring, organized, and work well under pressure.
Physical therapist should be able to be sociable and very patient. They should be able to understand their patient's problems and be easy to work with.
Plug it in and sync it and it should ask you whether you would like to transfer purchases.
I think that reception chairs should not have arms. Though having arms would let the person relax their arms on it, having no arms would grant the receptionist more room for themselves.