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Master Competency Checklist
2021 Medical Assisting AAS degree Core Curriculum
Obtained from 2015 MAERB Standards Psychomotor & Affective Competencies Grade Pass Date Int. I Anatomy & Physiology
I.P.1. Measure and record:
a. blood pressure b. temperature c. pulse d. respirations e. height f. weight g. length (infant) h. head circumference (infant) i. pulse oximetry
I.P.2. Perform:
a. electrocardiography b. venipuncture c. capillary puncture d. pulmonary function testing I.P.3. Perform patient screening using established protocols I.P.4. Verify the rules of medication administration: a. right patient b. right medication c. right dose d. right route e. right time f. right documentation I.P.5. Select proper sites for administering parenteral medication I.P.6. Administer oral medications I.P.7. Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications I.P.8. Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment I.P.9. Assist provider with a patient exam I.P.10. Perform a quality control measure I.P.11. Obtain specimens and perform:
a. CLIA waived hematology test b. CLIA waived chemistry test c. CLIA waived urinalysis d. CLIA waived immunology test e. CLIA waived microbiology test I.P.12. Produce up-to-date documentation of provider/professional level CPR I.P.13. Perform first aid procedures for: a. bleeding b. diabetic coma or insulin shock c. fractures d. seizures e. shock f. syncope I.A.1. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment I.A.2. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care I.A.3. Show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed II Applied Mathematics II.P.1. Calculate proper dosages of medication for administration II.P.2. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results II.P.3. Maintain lab test results using flow sheets II.P.4. Document on a growth chart II.A.1. Reassure a patient of the accuracy of the test results III Infection Control III.P.1. Participate in bloodborne pathogen training III.P.2. Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE) III.P.3. Perform handwashing III.P.4. Prepare items for autoclaving III.P.5. Perform sterilization procedures III.P.6. Prepare a sterile field III.P.7. Perform within a sterile field III.P.8. Perform wound care III.P.9. Perform dressing change III.P.10. Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material a. sharps
V.A.2. Demonstrate the principles of self-boundaries V.A.3. Demonstrate respect for individual diversity including: a. gender b. race c. religion d. age e. economic status f. appearance V.A.4. Explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure VI Administrative Functions VI.P.1. Manage appointment schedule using established priorities VI.P.2. Schedule a patient procedure VI.P.3. Create a patient’s medical record VI.P.4. Organize a patient’s medical record VI.P.5. File patient medical records VI.P.6. Utilize an EMR VI.P.7. Input patient data utilizing a practice management system VI.P.8. Perform routine maintenance of administrative or clinical equipment VI.P.9. Perform an inventory with documentation VI.A.1. Display sensitivity when managing appointments VII Basic Practice Finances VII.P.1. Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: a. charges b. payments c. adjustments VII.P.2. Prepare a bank deposit VII.P.3. Obtain accurate patient billing information VII.P.4. Inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered VII.A.1. Demonstrate professionalism when discussing patient's billing record VII.A.2. Display sensitivity when requesting payment for services rendered VIII Third Party Reimbursement VIII.P.1. Interpret information on an insurance card
VIII.P.2. Verify eligibility for services including documentation VIII.P.3. Obtain precertification or preauthorization including documentation VIII.P.4. Complete an insurance claim form VIII.A.1. Interact professionally with third party representatives VIII.A.2. Display tactful behavior when communicating with medical providers regarding third party requirements VIII.A.3. Show sensitivity when communicating with patients regarding third party requirements IX Procedural and Diagnostic Coding IX.P.1. Perform procedural coding IX.P.2. Perform diagnostic coding IX.P.3. Utilize medical necessity guidelines IX.A.1. Utilize tactful communication skills with medical providers to ensure accurate code selection X Legal Implications X.P.1. Locate a state’s legal scope of practice for medical assistants X.P.2. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to: a. privacy b. release of information X.P.3. Document patient care accurately in the medical record X.P.4. Apply the Patient’s Bill of Rights as it relates to: a. choice of treatment b. consent for treatment c. refusal of treatment X.P.5. Perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes X.P.6. Report an illegal activity in the healthcare setting following proper protocol X.P.7. Complete an incident report related to an error in patient care X.A.1. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights X.A.2. Protect the integrity of the medical record XI Ethical Considerations XI.P.1. Develop a plan for separation of personal and professional ethics XI.P.2. Demonstrate appropriate response(s) to ethical issues
