Medical assistants provide important information in clinical process
Medical assistants are an important part of the clinical process. Knowledge is power, which is why the medical industry relies heavily on gaining the most amount of information possible on a patient. Medical procedures are an important part of the healthcare field, but so is administrative duties that help provide clinical specialists and doctors with the right type of information in order to deliver the best care. Medical assistants play an important role in the healthcare industry. Almost every career in the medical profession is growing and that includes medical assistants who perform a variety of tasks. Depending on the
READ MOREWork ethic and communication is required in medical assistant field
A strong work ethic and good communication are required to be a good medical assistant. Professional training is a great way to jump-start a career as a medical assistant, but there are other characteristics that a person should have that are harder to teach. Working as a medical assistant requires excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Working as a medical assistant also requires a good amount of responsibility and maturity. These are things that are not necessarily easy to teach, but if you possess these characteristics and have a desire to work in the health care field, then
READ MORE5 Steps to Surviving Your First Day as a Medical Assistant
How to Prepare for your first day as Entry-Level Medical Assistant Jobs A first day can be nerve-racking…the first day of school, first date, and especially your first day at a new job. I’m here to help make your transition into a new career go smoothly. It’s time to take the skills you learned in your career training, and apply them to the real world. Follow these 5 steps to make it through your first day as a Medical Assistant! Step 1: Familiarize Yourself with the Organization on your First Day As a medical assistant, it is your responsibility to
READ MOREMedical assistants help patients navigate health insurance
Health insurance is anything but simple and when a patient is going through the unpleasant experience of receiving medical care, the last thing they want to worry about is their health insurance policy. Medical assistants perform a variety of tasks that range from clinical to administration, including working with patients and their health insurance policy. Medical assistants often help manage a healthcare office and that includes helping patients understand their insurance coverage and making sure the medical facility has adequate records. Today’s medical assistants have to ensure that claims are able to be sent to health insurance providers in a
READ MOREVet Tech Tips: Calming Skittish Animals at the Clinic
Become a good Vet Tech with some tips! Whether you’re currently studying to become a veterinary technician/veterinary assistant or are already working in the field, the fact remains that many of the animals you come into contact with in the vet’s office are noticeably scared, nervous, or skittish. As a vet tech or vet assistant, one of your first responsibilities is helping a pet feel comfortable and calm. After all, for some animals, fear or anxiety can quickly turn into aggression, which puts both you and others inside the office at risk. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take
READ MOREDental Terminology Cheat Sheet
**Please note: this is not a full list of dental terminology. Students will be tested on a wider variety of terms. Dental science, like any other field of medicine, has a vast amount of its own unique terms. Like other medical terminology, dental terms are best learned by breaking them down into their component parts. Dental terminology has three basic parts (not all of which are used in every word): the prefix, root, and suffix. Common Dental Terms Defined Apicoectomy – Root: Apical (root). Suffix: -ectomy (surgery). Meaning: Root end surgery. Bicuspid – Prefix: Bi – (two). Root: Cuspid (having
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