Physicians alone cannot do all the work needed for most office visits. Many tasks physicians perform do not require their level of expertise and could be completed by other members of the team. A key, yet often under-utilized, member of the care team is the medical assistant (MA). A medical assistant is a person who, under the direction and supervision of a qualified physician, performs a variety of routine administrative and clinical tasks in a physician s office, a hospital, or some other clinical facility. 1 In general, medical assistants do not need to be licensed or certified but may choose to seek certification. Requirements and scope of work vary from state to state . 2 The high demand for medical assistants often leads to a short supply. Therefore, recruitment and retention are crucial for your success as a practice. Working with a consistent team builds the trust, skills, and efficiencies that both patients and physicians desire. Additionally, finding medical assistants who represent the community you serve is an important way to provide equitable care and hiring from within the community supports this effort. There are a variety of pathways to MA certification. This toolkit will offer guidance on how to optimize the role of medical assistants in your practice.
- Provider:American Medical Association
- Activity Link: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2784465
- Start Date: 2024-12-10 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-10 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 0.5 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABS - 0.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 0.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 0.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 0.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 0.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine