The need for medical assistants is growing nationwide, but demand is rising exponentially in southern states where seniors are flocking to warmer weather. If you live in Atlanta and are considering a job in the healthcare field, it’s a rare opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at how to become a medical assistant, and why[…]
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Author: Alan Rothstein
The Importance of Communication in Medical Assisting
Complex therapeutic relationships thrive on a delicate balance of listening, understanding, and educating. Patients are individuals with different needs and learning styles, making good communication is a medical assistant’s most important skill. What Is Good Communication? Communication is how we exchange ideas, but what makes it effective is difficult to define. The general rules are[…]
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How Do You Get into Medical Billing?
Searching for the right career can be challenging. Are you considering joining the workforce right away or getting a diploma from a vocational school? Or maybe you are considering a career re-set after years in the work force? Consider becoming a medical billing specialist. The medical profession offers many options that bring interesting and rewarding[…]
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Adjunct Computer and Math Instructor – Raleigh, NC – posted 4/29/2021
Allied Computer and Math Instructor Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Industry: Education Occupational Category: 25-1021.00 – Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Hours: Part-time, Day Description: Gwinnett College seeks adjunct instructors to teach in our medical assisting and medical office administration programs to teach Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and College Keyboarding. The position is to teach students[…]
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What are the 6 Vital Signs? A Medical Assisting Guide
Interested in becoming a medical assistant and want to know more about vital signs? Vital signs are important for the early diagnosis of disorders and diseases. Vitals are also used to determine the correct medication and dosage for each patient. The vital signs a medical assistant administers during a patient visit include blood pressure, heart[…]
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Adjunct Medical Assistant Instructor – Raleigh, NC – posted 4/20/2021
Job Description Allied Health Instructor Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Industry: Education Occupational Category: 31-9092.00 Medical Assistants; 43-3021.02 Medical Billing Hours: Part-time Description: Gwinnett College seeks adjunct instructors to teach in our medical assisting and medical billing and coding programs. The position is to teach students at the diploma and associate degree levels. At present, most[…]
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Part-time Bookkeeper – Raleigh, NC – posted 4/20/2021
Job Description Allied Health Instructor Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Industry: Education Occupational Category: 43-3031.00 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Accounting Clerks Hours: Part-time Pay depends on experience. POSITION SCOPE: The Part-time Evening Receptionist/Bookkeeper is responsible for covering the front desk in the evenings, answering phones, assisting students, the collections, billing, processing, tracking and reconciliation of all monetary[…]
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What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do?
Interested in joining the medical team but don’t want to be front and center with patients? If you still want to be on the front lines helping patients but not ready to care for patients directly, you may be interested in working in medical administration. You get the rewarding feeling of helping others while being[…]
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Admissions Representative – Sandy Springs, GA, posted 3/31/2021
Admissions Representative Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs Sandy Springs, GA Industry: Education Occupational Category: 22-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Description: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs seeks a full-time Admissions Representative. The Admissions Representative is responsible for conducting career planning sessions and presenting potential students with the information needed[…]
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What is Your Strongest Skill as a Medical Assistant?
Working in healthcare is rewarding. Being there for those in need and making a difference in their lives is something we all value, we want to contribute to wellness in our communities. But roles in medicine are physically, emotionally and spiritually challenging, so having the right aptitudes and attitudes is helpful for success. If you’re[…]
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