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Understanding Ethical Standards for Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants should follow professionalism and ethical standards in other duties such as filling out paperwork, billing, bookkeeping, and communicating with insurance companies and other healthcare providers.

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Common Questions You’re Likely to See in a Medical Assistant Interview

Prism Career Institute

They’ll also want a candidate to elaborate on any experience filling out forms, reviewing medical records, or performing billing and bookkeeping services. An interviewer will want to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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5 Business Ideas for an Enterprising NP

Minority Nurse

The clinical aspects of independent practice are significant, but one must also consider bookkeeping, business structure, marketing, and more. For an NP who would rather not deal with the nightmare of insurance and instead offer highly personalized services, concierge medicine is a viable business option.

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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. 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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Electronic Health Records Specialist Training: What to Expect

MedCerts

Each office has unique needs, so part of your role might also include billing or patient communication — whether in person, by email or over the phone. Regardless of the specifics, you’ll collaborate with other team members to streamline office tasks and ensure patients, medical professionals and insurance companies are on the same page.

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Medical Billing & Coding Job Duties, Requirements, & Salary

CareerStep

If you’ve ever considered a job in healthcare but don’t want to work directly with patients, medical billing and coding may be a good fit! Medical billing and coding professionals are aging out–as in retiring–and there aren’t enough qualified people to replace them. They’re used for billing and insurance reasons.

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A Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Doctors' Offices

DrChrono

You’re up against a billing system that grows more complex by the day. You’ve got insurance claims to make, medical codes to get right, and unpaid balances to chase. Getting your finances straight shouldn’t make it more difficult. In reality, however, this is often the case. You need a system.