As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you will work with a variety of other medical professionals so it is important to have a clear understanding...

As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you will work with a variety of other medical professionals so it is important to have a clear understanding of your roles and responsibilities. Below are some duties related to medical transcription.

• Set up medical records and accounting forms
• Prepare letters from drafts by using proper mechanics
• "Light" transcribing of letters and chart notes
• Complete worker's compensation and state disability forms
• Respond to requests for data from life insurance companies
• Write letters to follow up insurance claims, order supplies, and collect money

1. Identify and define two different skills not listed above, that you think you will need to be successful in the workplace.
2. Explain how you plan to master the two skills you identified in question 1 (above).
3. Describe two examples of the responsibilities MAA's may have that require a medical transcription skillset.