Question 1

When applying for a position for which you are qualified, which of the following actions would most likely increase your chances of getting hired?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writing a polite note thanking the employer for the interview 
B)  Making frequent telephone calls to express your interest in the position 
C)  Getting to know the office staff at the site where you wish to work 
D)  Not inquiring about salary or work hours at the interview 
A)  Writing a polite note thanking the employer for the interview 
B)  Making frequent telephone calls to express your interest in the position 
C)  Getting to know the office staff at the site where you wish to work 
D)  Not inquiring about salary or work hours at the interview

Question 2

Never list salary __________ on the résumé.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Never list salary __________ on the résumé....

Question 3

When developing career objectives, the medical assistant should ask which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  What areas and skills did I enjoy in practicum? 
B)  Where will I be in 5 years? 
C)  What additional skills do I need to get where I want to go? 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  What areas and skills did I enjoy in practicum? 
B)  Where will I be in 5 years? 
C)  What additional skills do I need to get where I want to go? 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 4

"Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand" is the definition of subtle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The four phases of the job interview process include preparation, the actual interview, follow-up, and negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Transferable skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, can be taken from one job to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand is being __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having a clear, decisive relevance to the...

Question 8

The requirements for a specific job should be compared with the __________ listed on the medical assistant's résumé.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The requirements for a specific job should...

Exam 51: Career Development and Life Skills

When applying for a position for which you are qualified, which of the following actions would most likely increase your chances of getting hired?

Never list salary __________ on the résumé.

When developing career objectives, the medical assistant should ask which of the following questions?

"Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand" is the definition of subtle.

The four phases of the job interview process include preparation, the actual interview, follow-up, and negotiation.

Transferable skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, can be taken from one job to another.

Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand is being __________.

The requirements for a specific job should be compared with the __________ listed on the medical assistant's résumé.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

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