HIPAA Training for Employees: Front Desk & Reception
22 min
5 sections
10 quiz questions
HIPAA training for employees working front desk and reception roles in healthcare settings. Covers the unique privacy challenges of patient check-in, phone inquiries, waiting room management, and handling requests for patient information. Designed for receptionists, schedulers, and patient access staff who serve as the first point of contact.
Course Content
1
Your Role as the Privacy Gatekeeper
4 min
2
Patient Verification and Check-In
5 min
3
Handling Phone Calls and Inquiries
5 min
4
Waiting Room and Public Area Privacy
4 min
5
Records, Faxes, and Release of Information
4 min
What You'll Learn
Core HIPAA regulations and requirements
Protected Health Information (PHI) handling
Privacy and security best practices
Breach notification procedures
Real-world scenarios and applications
Compliance documentation requirements
Administrative SafeguardsPhysical SafeguardsTechnical SafeguardsAccess ControlsTransmission SecurityLaptops & WorkstationsEmail SecurityMedical DevicesUSB & Portable MediaRight to AccessRight to AmendRight to AccountingRight to RestrictFront Desk / Check-InPhone ConversationsFamily & VisitorsLaw Enforcement RequestsNurses StationWaiting RoomExam RoomBreak RoomParking Lot / Public AreasShared Workstations