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How to Patient Scheduling and Appointment Management

Northwest Career College

Here’s an easy guide to help you understand how to manage client appointments. A scheduling system allows the office to keep track of appointments and how to reschedule if necessary and avoids double-booking. Sometimes, patients forget appointments because of their busy schedules.

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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Obtaining background information: Before a patient sees a physician, an assistant typically discusses their medical history and makes sure the facility has an accurate record on file.

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How Practical Nurse Duties Have Evolved

Prism Career Institute

Closely following the evolution of their industry can help these medical professionals have long careers providing effective patient care. Practical nurses continue to use this technology to assist patients with limited mobility, who are far from a healthcare venue, or who prefer having an appointment from the comfort of home.

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EHR Workflow Analysis: Complete 2025 Guide

Arkenea

Improved Patient Outcomes and Safety Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association shows that optimized EHR workflows can reduce medical errors by up to 40%. Properly designed workflows ensure that alerts, lab results, and medication information reach the right providers at the right time.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Schedule appointments and answer phone calls. Educate patients about managing their health conditions and following physician instructions.

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How Physicians Can Use AI to Streamline Their Work

Mobius MD

AI-driven clinical decision support (CDS) tools draw on vast datasets–including a patient’s medical history, current health data, and recent medical research–to provide treatment suggestions tailored to each patient. One example, Buoy , can also guide patients to appropriate care settings based on their reported symptoms.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures. Appointment Management: Scheduling appointments, managing follow-up visits, and sometimes handling billing and insurance paperwork.