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

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants are required to abide by HIPAA laws to ensure proper confidentiality when collaborating with patients. Prism Career Institute provides a Medical Assistant program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City, New Jersey. What Is HIPAA?

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Students interested in becoming Medical Assistants are often curious about what the work schedule will be like. Medical Assistants in New Jersey typically work full-time hours , which means they usually work about 40 hours per week. Read on for a detailed breakdown of a Medical Assistants typical schedule.

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Have a Passion for Patient Care? Northwest Suburban College Medical Assistant program is for you!

Northwest Suburban College

Enhancing patient care is at the core of the Medical Assistant Program at Northwest Suburban College (NWSC). In the Medical Assistant Program, you learn through a mix of theoretical lessons and hands-on practice. Find out how the key skills learned in the Medical Assistant Program can transform your healthcare career.

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What Is a Medical Assistant?

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants are healthcare professionals who fulfill various responsibilities within their workplaces. They collaborate with colleagues under a physician or providers supervision to help treat patients and maintain facility operations. Here, we discuss what a medical assistant is, how to become one, and the jobs outlook.

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Effective Communication Tips for Medical Assistants

Northwest Suburban College

Effective communication is a crucial skill for medical assistants. For a medical assistant, good communication starts with building rapport with patients. As medical assistants, we often serve as the first point of contact for patients, setting the tone for their entire visit.

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Medical Assistants for Dynamic Healthcare: The Importance of EHR Knowledge and Skills

Northwest Suburban College

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Medical Assistants must be proficient in various clinical and administrative tasks, including working with Electronic Health Records (EHR). In the following sections, we will unpack the importance of EHR training for Medical Assistants in greater detail.

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How Becoming A Medical Assistant Can Help Pre-Med Students

ACI Medical & Dental School

If you are a pre-med student, getting certified as a Medical Assistant (MA) can be highly beneficial. You can gain practical experience, enhance your skill set, and strengthen your medical school applications through clinical hours, hands-on skills, valuable recommendations, and a deeper understanding of the healthcare environment.