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The Nursing Shortage Means Job Opportunities

Prism Career Institute

RNs usually require four years of schooling with a degree and have broader responsibilities, such as creating care plans, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. For more information, contact an Admissions Representative today.

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HIPAA: Understanding Patient Confidentiality and How It Relates to Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Corrections: Patients maintain the right to correct inaccuracies in their medical records, such as medications or medical histories. Every healthcare setting, such as provider offices, urgent care centers, and testing centers, has its own specific guidelines regarding patient privacy policies.

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Friday Reflection 49: The Patients of 12 Reisman

Sensible Medicine

Her medical history was only notable for a mastectomy for a rare type of breast cancer, cystosarcoma phyllodes. CT died about a week after admission. The neurology consultant recommended a lumbar infusion test to help make the diagnosis and to assess whether the patient would benefit from a ventricular shunt.

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A People Person: 4 Ideal Medical Assistant Personality Traits

Prism Career Institute

By reviewing records, handling correspondence, and managing workflows, medical assistants keep their workplace efficient and effective at providing the health services patients need. A large number of medical assistant responsibilities involve face-to-face interaction with patients.

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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

Prism Career Institute

By completing them, OB/GYN medical assistants ensure that patients receive the care they need, when they need it, and with maximum comfort and respect. If you’re ready to pursue a career as an OB/GYN medical assistant, apply today for the Medical Assistant program at Prism Career Institute.

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What does a hospital pharmacy technician do?

NHA Now

Medication history technician Hospital pharmacy technicians may serve the role of a medication history technician. Coordination and conduction of environmental testing and air sampling for pharmacy areas in accordance with regulatory standards. Train new technicians and research pharmacy staff.

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Gardner Orthopedics Ransomware Attack Affects 47,000 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Protected health information in the accounts included dates of treatment/service, health insurance information, medical history, patient number, medical record number, billing information, and treatment information.