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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

They also may work with a patient to schedule any follow-up appointments. Common administrative duties include: Answering phone calls: Throughout the day, patients call healthcare facilities about appointments, health inquiries, insurance issues, or payments.

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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

Prism Career Institute

Education Requirements OB/GYN medical assistants are required, at the minimum, to earn a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate. Once OB/GYN medical assistants have completed their diploma programs and certification, a variety of opportunities become open to them.

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What Is a Medical Assistant?

Prism Career Institute

They are often the first people to meet with a patient during an appointment, discussing whatever issue theyre experiencing. By receiving an advanced education through different certifications, an individual can also stand out to potential employers. Students can also develop their clinical skills during an externship.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

For instance, graduates from Prism Career Institute can decide to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or Certified Electro-cardiology Technician (CET) exam to get their certification in either of these fields. As a medical assistant, you’ll likely handle both administrative and clinical duties.

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Friday Reflection 32: The Trauma of Not Dying Alone

Sensible Medicine

PT’s own appointments with me are mostly consumed by discussion about LT.  There have been previous admissions after which the patient did not make it to follow-up appointments. When I filled out the death certificate, I was tempted to write that the cause of death was a late complication of grief.

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