Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
which is employed by a provider to perform both administrative and clinical tasks that keep the office or clinic running efficiently?
a. medical assistant
b. health insurance specialist
c. health information technician
d. coder

Explanation:

A medical assistant's role encompasses both administrative (like scheduling appointments, handling paperwork) and clinical (taking vital signs, assisting with minor procedures) tasks to ensure the smooth running of a medical office or clinic. A health insurance specialist mainly deals with insurance - related matters. A health information technician focuses on health records management. A coder is responsible for medical coding.

Answer:

A. medical assistant