Des Moines Chapter of Medical Assistants, AAMA Where do you fit into the organization? Presented by

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1 Des Moines Chapter of Medical Assistants, AAMA Where do you fit into the organization? Presented by Suzanne Johnson, CMA(AAMA)

2 Iowa Society of Medical Assistants t 2009 Map of Chapters

3 AAMA MISSION The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice of practice protection, and advocacy for quality patientcentered health care.

4 CMA (AAMA) Core Values Actively participate in the delivery of quality health care. Promote patient safety and well-being. Contribute to a positive health care experience for patients. Demonstrate integrity and respect, and protect patient confidentiality. Ad t th ti l l f tifi ti d Advocate the essential value of certification and continuing education. Embrace change, growth, and learning.

5 CMA (AAMA) Certification The CMA (AAMA) is awarded to candidates who pass the CMA(AAMA) Certification/Recertification Examination. The National Board of Medical Examiners serves as test consultant for the exam. The CMA(AAMA) credential must be recertified every 60 months by the continuing education or re-examination method.

6 AAMA Medical Assistant Code of ethics The Code of Ethics of the American Association of Medical Assistants shall set forth principles of ethical and moral conduct as they relate to the medical profession and the particular practice of medical assisting.

7 Members of AAMA dedicated to the conscientious pursuit of their profession, and thus desiring to merit the high regard of the entire medical profession and the respect of the general public which they serve, do pledge themselves to strive always to:

8 A. render service with full respect for the dignity of humanity; B. respect confidential information obtained through employment unless legally authorized or required by responsible performance of duty to divulge such information; C. uphold the honor and high principles of the profession and accept its disciplines; i D. seek to continually improve the knowledge and skills of medical assistants sta ts for the benefit e of patients ts and professional o colleagues; E. participate in additional service activities aimed toward improving the health and well-being of the community.

9 AAMA MEDICAL ASSISTANT CREED I believe in the principles and purposes of the profession of medical assisting. I endeavor to be more effective. I aspire to render greater service. I protect the confidence entrusted to me. I am dedicated to the care and well-being of all people. I am loyal to my employer. I am true to the ethics of my profession. I am strengthened by compassion, courage and faith.

10 Introduction ti How do you fit into your professional organization? How does AAMA benefit you? What can you contribute to your profession through h membership? Explanation of how the tri-level organization is structured. t Officer and committee responsibilities.

11 Outline Lesson 1: Tri-Level National State Local Chapter. Lesson 2: Membership Benefits Lesson 3: Responsibilities of membership.

12 Objectives List the tri-levels of American Association of Medical Assistants. Discuss the Organizational Level interaction. ti Understand the benefits to membership. Know where to find the answers for questions regarding your professional organization.

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14 What are the benefits of joining as a member of AAMA? CMA Today. Get first-hand access to medical assisting news, continuing education articles, and health care information, via CMA Today, the bimonthly magazine of the AAMA. Continuing education. Have your Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for AAMA activities entered in the CEU registry and access your transcript online.

15 Networking opportunities. Benefit from the value of in-person, AAMA educational events provided by local chapter, state society, and national meetings Right to practice. Belong to an organization that works to protect your right to practice as a medical assistant. t Legal advice. Get answers to your legal questions regarding job-related issues. CMA (AAMA) Certification. Apply for the prestigious CMA(AAMA)Certification/

16 Recertification Exam at a reduced fee if you meet the eligibility categories. Discounts. Receive discounts on conference registration, workshop fees, self-study courses, and the e-learning Center. Insurance benefits. Get special rates for professional liability, life, accidental death, and catastrophic major medical.

17 Volunteer opportunities. Volunteer for association activities at all levels and help shape the future of the profession. Professional image. Enhance professional credibility to peers and employers by affiliation with the AAMA.

18 How can I recertify my credential? You can recertify either by passing the CMA (AAMA) Exam or by acquiring 60 recertification points, 30 of which must be AAMA approved continuing education units (CEUs). The category breakdown of points must be as follows: 10 Administrative 10 Clinical 10 General 30 from any combination of the above three categories

19 How often do I need to recertify my CMA (AAMA) credential? To better ensure continuing competency and knowledge and thus better protect patients, CMAs (AAMA) are required to recertify every 60 months. Current status is required in order to use the credential. Effective January 1, 2010, all newly certified and recertifying CMAs (AAMA) will be current through the end of the calendar month of initial certification or most recent recertification for 60 months after initial certification or most recent recertification.

20 Responsibilities of Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Parliamentarian: Committee Chairs:

21 Officers for DSM Chapter Suzanne Johnson, CMA(AAMA)-President President, Vice Suzanne Johnson President, Secretary, Treasurer and MaryAnn Smith, Immediate Past President Parliamentarian i Committee Chairs and Nikki Jacobsen, members Past President CMA(AAMA) Vice President -Secretary Becky Bernholtz, CMA, (AAMA)-Treasurer CMA(AAMA), -Immediate Debbie Brown, CMA(AAMA)- Parliamentarian

22 American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) President: Chris Hollander, CMA(AAMA) Iowa Society Medical Assistants (ISMA) President: Jolene Hall, CMA(AAMA)

23 Resources for more information: assistants

24 Assessment and Evaluation Do you know the name of your Chapter President and Vice President? How often must you recertify? How many CEUs are required to recertify and what categories are they? What are the benefits of joining as a member of the Des Moines Chapter of Medical Assistants, Iowa Society AAMA?