Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. These vital tasks provide a seamless patient experience and allow medical professionals to focus on caregiving. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Problem Solving Skills Billing 40

We Care Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Are you interested in a career that combines healthcare, organization, and communication skills? These important professionals work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. As the central hub of communication, HUCs ensure smooth daily operations and quality patient care.

Health Unit Coordinator 52

Health Unit Coordinator Medical Terminology Long Term Care Communication 52

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

With a modular, interoperable, and scalable design, Allscripts caters to a diverse range of medical practices, from small clinics to large hospital networks. The EMR operates as a centralized digital hub for healthcare providers, enabling them to manage patient records, schedule appointments, write prescriptions, and access diagnostic tools.

Billing 52

Billing Scheduling Appointments Patient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

We are often the first point of contact for patients when they arrive at the clinic or hospital. Our role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring that the healthcare facility operates smoothly while providing excellent patient care. Accurate record-keeping is vital for providing high-quality healthcare.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Patient Records 52

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Medical administrative assistants perform many functions and help facilitate the smooth operation of medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. The most difficult part of this position is balancing all the tasks properly while maintaining excellent organization and patient care. Dealing with last-minute cancellations or emergencies.

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Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Patient Records Scheduling 40

Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

You’ll gain the hands-on experience needed to work confidently in hospitals, clinics, and various healthcare settings. You will learn everything from basic patient care to advanced skills like phlebotomy. This robust training ensures you are well-equipped to handle various tasks in hospitals and clinics.

Medical Assistant 59

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Medical Terminology 59

Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

Telehealth and telemedicine technologies allow nurses to provide remote patient care, monitoring, and education, which has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Direct patient care is essential, and nurses play a pivotal role in establishing rapport and making patients feel at ease.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Vital Signs Communication Hospital 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 11, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians work alongside pharmacists in various healthcare settings, such as retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics. Their primary responsibilities include processing and dispensing prescriptions, managing inventory, maintaining patient records, and providing exceptional customer service.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Long Term Care Patient Records Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely. At our core, we believe that well-trained pharmacy technicians are essential to maintaining the smooth operation of any pharmacy, whether in a hospital, retail, or clinical setting.

Long Term Care 52

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WSMDA

APRIL 28, 2023

Administrative Administrative medical assistants work primarily in office settings and are responsible for tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and processing insurance claims. Clinical Clinical medical assistants work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Certification Vital Signs Medication 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the healthcare system, assisting physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in delivering efficient, compassionate care to patients. Compassion and Empathy Medical Assistants often work with patients who are experiencing pain, stress, or anxiety.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Medical Terminology 52

Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Many organizations adopt Epic because it provides a comprehensive system for managing patient records, scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows. Providers find the software interface relatively user-friendly, and it’s scalable for use in large hospital networks. are now employed by a hospital or health system.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Hospital Follow-Up Billing 52

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 24, 2024

Dental assistants work alongside dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental care professionals to provide quality dental care in various settings such as dental offices, clinics, and hospitals. These responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling insurance claims, and ordering supplies.

Continuing Education 52

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Northwest Career College

MAY 9, 2024

Medical Administrative Assistants (MAAs) play a crucial role in the daily operations of healthcare administration, ensuring effective communication and patient care. A medical administrative assistant provides administrative support to medical staff in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, or doctor’s offices.

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Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Terminology Medication Customer Service 40

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 8, 2024

By combining technical competencies, excellent communication skills, and genuine compassion, Medical Assistants contribute significantly to patient care and healthcare outcomes. Hospitals: Some Medical Assistants work in hospital settings, assisting with administrative duties and patient care in various departments.

Clinical Operations 52

Clinical Operations Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs 52

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When you join our Medical Assistant program, you will dive into a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from medical terminology to patient care. You will learn about various medical procedures, how to assist during examinations, and how to manage patient records. Having such experienced instructors is a huge benefit.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Medical Terminology 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Externships can take place in hospitals, private practices, urgent care centers, and more, giving students a taste of the different sectors of the healthcare industry. Our externship experience offers students the opportunity to refine their interpersonal communication skills in a real-world clinical environment.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Huddles/Rounds Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 4, 2024

From clinical procedures to administrative duties, the expertise of a medical assistant is essential in ensuring the smooth functioning of medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Different environments offer varying levels of patient interaction, specific responsibilities, and opportunities for career growth.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Huddles/Rounds Vital Signs 52

WSMDA

MAY 26, 2023

Medical assistants play a crucial role in healthcare, serving as the backbone of many medical practices, clinics, and hospitals. They support healthcare professionals in various ways, from administrative tasks to clinical duties, ensuring that patient care is optimized.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Patient Care Medication Vital Signs 52

We Care Online

JUNE 26, 2024

This role is perfect for those who enjoy direct patient care and want to make a significant impact on individuals’ daily lives. With a CNA certification, you can work in hospitals, nursing homes, and home healthcare settings. They might take patient histories, draw blood, administer medications, and manage patient records.

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Certification Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Coding Medical Assistant 40

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 26, 2024

. – Effective communication: As a vital link between pharmacists, healthcare providers, and patients, Pharmacy Technicians must possess strong communication skills to build rapport, educate about medications, and convey critical information.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Certification Patient Care Collaboration 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

They actively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a smooth workflow and delivering top-quality patient care. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful patient care and teamwork.

Medical Assistant 52

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Arkenea

MARCH 15, 2025

Interoperability has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare, driven by the need to seamlessly exchange and interpret patient data across disparate systems and organizations. At this level, various software platforms and DMS (Document Management Systems) can securely communicate and transfer data with each other.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 7, 2023

Importantly, although the court assumed the relator engaged in some protected activity, the court found that in many of her communications she, at most, characterized discrepancies in therapy documentation as mistakes or possible computer glitches, not fraud. The hospital simply left things where they were.

Transfers 52

Transfers Hospital Documentation Communication 52

CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Here are five benefits you can enjoy from insights provided by patients: Improved patient satisfaction:  Regular feedback helps you find and solve problems in your practice. These fixes can lead to higher patient satisfaction. More revenue:   Studies  link positive patient experiences with increased hospital revenue.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

Read more… Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, the operator of a public hospital in the U.S. OCR agreed to settle the alleged HIPAA violation, and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority agreed to pay a $25,000 financial penalty. The HIPAA violation case was settled with a $10,000 penalty.

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HIPAA Business Associate Hospital Medication 85

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Medical Assistants work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities, making them integral to the healthcare system. From scheduling and managing patient records to handling billing and insurance, their expertise helps promote efficiency in medical practices.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Pharmacy technicians also collaborate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care. With the advancement in technology, pharmacy technicians are now trained to use computer systems to perform essential tasks such as filling prescriptions, maintaining patient records, or creating insurance claim forms.

Certification 52

Certification Long Term Care Customer Service Patient Care 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 17, 2024

Core Responsibilities Medical assistants are the support staff in medical practices, clinics, and hospitals. Clinical duties typically include: Assisting healthcare providers during patient examinations. They are also subject to a genuinely multi-functional role that puts them in charge of clinical and administrative work.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Vital Signs 40

Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Here’s a brief overview of athenahealth features for each platform: Electronic health record s (EHR): Improves clinical outcomes in practices and hospitals, where healthcare providers can view their daily operations through the lens of a robust EHR service. So, what does athenahealth do?

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Scheduling Patient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

Dental Assistants work in various settings, such as private practices, dental clinics, and hospitals, contributing significantly to the overall success and smooth operation of dental care facilities. Professionalism and Ethics Throughout the program, we place a strong emphasis on professionalism, ethical conduct, and effective communication.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Appointments Scheduling Insurance 52

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Depending upon the working facilities like physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities, medical assistants have to fulfill several job responsibilities. They are the first point of contact for patients, relatives as well as the healthcare staff.

Medical Assistant 52

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Some basic skills candidates will learn by medical assistant training program are- Administrative duties of medical assistants may include: Answering telephones Arranging for hospital admissions Arranging for lab services Entering and updating patient records Filling out insurance forms, billing Greeting patients Scheduling appointments Using computer (..)

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Certification Medication Medical Terminology 40

Northwest Career College

MAY 11, 2025

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are digital counterparts to the paper charts kept within a physician’s office, hospital, or healthcare center. They hold crucial details regarding a patient’s medical record, diagnosis, treatment, medications, etc.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Patient Care Medication Patient Safety 40

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

Phlebotomy & EKG: Performing phlebotomy procedures and administering electrocardiograms (EKGs) , which can be challenging for younger patients. Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Certification Vital Signs 52

Relias

MAY 1, 2022

Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not reimburse healthcare organizations for costs associated with hospital- or facility-acquired pressure injuries, appropriate assessment at the time of admission is vital. Skillful Clinician Communication. Improperly or inconsistently measuring and recording wound size.

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Documentation Admissions Acute Care Communication 98

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

billion has been provided to safety net hospitals and federally qualified health centers that serve high-risk patients and communities. The Washington State Hospital Association ( WSHA ) has also been contacted by its members who have expressed concern about the notification requirements after reading OCR’s letter.

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