Orion50

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1. MA's being used as "nurses"

   Orion50 replied to Jeanbean's topic in Ambulatory

   Sorry, I am being too aggressive. My point is this. A nurse has a license for a reason. A good nurse can and usually will spot "errors". Receptionists don't get that training when they learn to answer a phone. An Ma doesn't either. They are outside t...

2. MA's being used as "nurses"

   Orion50 replied to Jeanbean's topic in Ambulatory

   What clinic do you work for? I can prove my point!

3. MA's being used as "nurses"

   Orion50 replied to Jeanbean's topic in Ambulatory

   Doing refills and putting someones else's initials IS!

4. MA's being used as "nurses"

   Orion50 replied to Jeanbean's topic in Ambulatory

   Yes, anyone can copy something they see in front of them. Monkey see, monkey do. The trick is that a receptionist and an MA for that matter do not understand the rationale behind what they are doing and probably won't spot an error. That is what make...

5. MA's being used as "nurses"

   Orion50 replied to Jeanbean's topic in Ambulatory

   As a lawyer I can definitely find cause to lay a claim that a receptionist is practicing medicine without a license. Yes that is my speciality. I love doctors, especially offices with poor management. They make my job easy!!!!!!!!

6. receptionist taking vs?

   Orion50 replied to ms_orion's topic in Ambulatory

   How about a patients perspective on this? I'm glad you asked! As a patient the only people I want to see in that room are the nurse or doctor. When I am in that room that becomes my private space that is "safe" for me to discuss my personal problems ...