When Should the Medical Assistant Make a Personal Telephone Call

question 25

Multiple Choice

When should the medical assistant make a personal telephone call if he or she is at work at a medical office?

• A) Whenever there are a few free minutes
• B) At any time when the physician is not in the office
• C) During a scheduled break or lunch period
• D) When the medical assistant can be sure that someone is available to cover his or her duties

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