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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants care for patients and help manage administrative tasks within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues. Billing and bookkeeping: A medical assistant works to make sure any financial issues within the business aspects of a facility are addressed and kept in order.

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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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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants can find work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics. 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. What Is a Medical Assistant?

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What Is a Medical Assistant?

Prism Career Institute

By receiving an advanced education through different certifications, an individual can also stand out to potential employers. Pursuing certifications: Earning a credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) can help distinguish a healthcare professional from their colleagues.

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Friday Reflection 32: The Trauma of Not Dying Alone

Sensible Medicine

  I usually see people who die alone in the hospital. Some of these patients die alone in the hospital, with nobody at their bedside. When I filled out the death certificate, I was tempted to write that the cause of death was a late complication of grief. .  They say that there is nothing worse than dying alone.

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Top Questions About Medical Assisting: Answered

Milwaukee Career College

Updated April 2025 Do I need certification to become a medical assistant? Certification isnt legally required to be a medical assistant, but it makes you much more employable. Getting your medical assistant certification shows employers your competency and commitment to the career. Most employers will only hire certified MAs.