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Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy Careers

Her day begins at 8:00 AM when she checks patient schedules and prepares the examination rooms.throughout the ⁢day, Lisa takes vital signs, prepares patients‌ for exams, and assists doctors with minor procedures. She also handles administrative tasks like ‌billing and managing patient records.

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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. An ethics-based work attitude gives an assistant the ability to serve effectively with the trust of patients and colleagues.

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Medical Assistant Careers in 2024: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start

Northwest Suburban College

On the clinical side, you will learn to perform tasks like taking vital signs, drawing blood, and preparing patients for exams. On the administrative side, you will be trained in tasks like scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and handling billing and insurance forms.

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Basics of Medical Assistant Lab Work

Prism Career Institute

They help gather patient information, vital signs, or other health data that physicians use to make accurate diagnoses and determine treatment options, as well as carry out critical administrative functions. These professionals perform a variety of tasks within healthcare facilities or independent laboratories.

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LifePlus clinically validates first non-invasive wearable for glucose and blood pressure monitoring

Medical Economics

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

Prism Career Institute

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that regulates how patient information is managed, protecting their privacy. The course catalog also covers medical law and ethics, phlebotomy, clinical procedures, patient history and vital signs, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Path Is Right for You?

Northwest Career College

Recording of vital signs and medical history. Handling billing, coding, and insurance claims. They work primarily in physicians’ offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities. Typical responsibilities include: Greet patients and schedule appointments.