Miscellaneous

What happens if you withdraw your medical aid membership?

What happens if you withdraw your medical aid membership?

Thank you for your comment. We confirm that we have contacted you regarding your concerns about the withdrawal of your membership. I have explained that we are unable to provide cover for a month which no premium was received for.

What can a virtual medical assistant do for You?

Virtual Medical Receptionist. Our healthcare virtual assistants can be connected to your current phone system and are able to make/receive calls just like they are sitting in your office. They can schedule patients, confirm appointments, call insurance companies + more.

Who is the founder of Hello Rache healthcare?

All Healthcare Virtual Assistants receive training on proper privacy practices and complete a HIPAA training program. Hello Rache was founded by Dr. Mark Carnett, a family physician, in 2017.

Is it legal to have a medical assistant in your office?

In summary, medical assistants are not licensed, and it is not legal to use them to replace highly trained, licensed professionals. The medical assistant is present to assist and perform basic supportive services in the physician’s office. (emphasis added) Those duties must be appropriate with the medical assistant’s required training.

How to get an acknowledgment from a medical assistant?

(2) Obtain a written acknowledgment from the client stating that he or she has been provided with the information described in paragraph (1). The client shall be provided with a copy of the written acknowledgement, which shall be maintained by the person providing the service for three years.

Can a medical assistant call a patient for a refill?

Under the direct supervision of the physician or podiatrist, a [&medical&] [&assistant&] may call in routine refills that are exact and have no changes in the dosage levels. The refill must be documented in the patient’s chart as a standing [&order&], patient specific.

When does an interim medical assistant certification expire?

A person holding an interim certification possesses the full scope of practice of the medical assistant-certified. The interim certification expires upon passage of one of the examinations listed above or after one year, whichever occurs first, and cannot be renewed. Each applicant must attest to the following competencies: