Benefits of being a Medical Assistant
Medical assistants are a critical component of the thriving healthcare industry. The healthcare industry is growing every day and doctors and nurses must rely on skilled, trustworthy medical assistants to keep things running smoothly. This career offers a great working environment and the opportunity to help and heal people. However, there are many more benefits. #1 Expand your communication skills Over time, medical assistants gain very good communication skills. These skills come from growing and improving administrative and clinical duties and working with both coworkers and patients. Medical assistant duties require strong communication skills and the ability to work well
READ MOREDream Job: Being a Veterinary Technician
Being a Veterinary Technician can become a dream job for people who love animals. Not only are Veterinary Technicians highly valued employees in almost any veterinary workplace setting, but they also get to work closely with animals and work towards making animals healthy, which can result in a very rewarding career. Veterinarians techs have the opportunity to do what they love and become valued parts of the veterinary team. What do Vet Techs Do? For a vet tech, each day is an opportunity to help an animal in need. Vet techs treat a variety of injuries, assist with emergencies, and
READ MOREShortage of Medical Assistants Felt Everywhere
The shortage of medical assistants is affecting the healthcare field. A shortage of workers is being felt across the country. The shortage, which is hitting different specific professions, is also hitting the medical assistant field, where thousands of newly trained workers are needed. “For all of us, the next workforce is critical,” Mary Ann Osborn, vice president, and chief clinical officer at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, said in an article published on TheGazette.com. “It’s not something one organization will solve.” The article focused on the nursing shortage, which according to the U.S. Registered Nurse Workforce Report Card
READ MORE4 Ways Dental Assistants Can Make Patients Feel More Comfortable
Being a patient can be hard. A visit to the dentist is stressful for most people. The thought of all those mysterious dental instruments, screeching drills, and numbing needles are scary enough on the table, let alone inside one’s mouth. And then there’s the fear of the pain resulting in dental work. So, it is important for a dental assistant to calm the patient and make them feel more comfortable before the dentist begins. Here are 4 proven ways dental assistants can make their patients feel more comfortable. 1. Engage The Patient Create an inviting environment from the second the
READ MOREVeterinary Assistant Career Trends
Find out what the veterinary assistant career trends are! We’ve gathered some basic information that can help you understand what to expect. A veterinary technician serves under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Someone working in this job has a hands-on role in helping animals in both clinical settings and in other areas too. Like many positions in the medical and veterinarian fields, this position is undergoing many exciting changes. What does 2017 and beyond have in store for vet techs? Outlook for What Vet Techs Do First, it is important to realize that the vet tech’s role is expanding.
READ MOREHow to start a new career as a medical assistant
People who want a career as a medical assistant and work in the healthcare industry often earn a great wage and have wonderful job benefits. In addition, they have a rewarding career and great job security. If you are considering a career in medical assisting, there are three easy steps that you will need to complete. Here is a brief guide to becoming a medical assistant and starting an amazing new career! Step 1: Enroll in a Program Many colleges and technical schools provide medical assistant training. In addition, some, such as Milwaukee Career College, offer flexible course schedules to make
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