Candidates succeed in job interviews when their answers match employer expectations. In a medical assisting interview, employers ask questions that reveal the candidates’ skills, practice-specific knowledge and their fit with the practice/institution. However, the medical assistant candidate should not try to guess at the employer’s expectations as they will want to work in an atmosphere[…]
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Crystal – Massage Graduate from Sandy Springs
One of Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs’ Massage Therapy graduates, Crystal, was just mentioned in the Miami Curated blog for being “amazing.” Crystal currently works at Newport Beachside Resort and Spa (305-949-1300, 16701 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160) as a massage therapist. We are so proud of her. Here is the review; Newport[…]
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What is an EKG? A Medical Assisting Guide
The EKG is one the most common test used to identify cardiovascular conditions. Testing for heart and blood vessel disorders with an electrocardiogram (EKG) is non-invasive. The EKG will show the physician if the patient’s heart is damaged or short of oxygen. The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining a good-quality EKG without avoidable artifacts.[…]
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The Immune System: A Medical Assistant’s Guide
In the course of performing a medical assisting role, the medical assistant will need to become familiar with the immune system. The immune system is the part of the body that identifies and destroys microorganisms that have the potential to cause illness and disease. The body’s immune system produces antibodies to combat antigens, a foreign[…]
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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System’s Skin
Did you know that our skin accounts for 15% of our entire body weight? Skin, part of the integumentary system, is the outer shelf of our body and is the largest multifunctioning organ in the body. Patients may ask you as a medical assistant, why do we have skin on our bodies? How does my[…]
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The Benefits of Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Interested in becoming a medical assistant? The medical assistant is tasked with managing and updating electronic health records to keep track of patient’s health, treatment and procedures. That way everyone that treats the patient will have access to the patient’s electronic health record. There are many benefits of electronic health records. But first, what is[…]
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The Skills to Become a Small Business Bookkeeper
Did you know that here are over 29 million small businesses in the U.S., according to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy? Small businesses make up 99.7 percent of all U.S. employer firms and almost all of the small businesses need a bookkeeper. Keeping accurate financial records is important to the success of any[…]
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Different Types of Massage Therapy Explained
Over 32 percent of American adults surveyed, received a massage from 2011 to 2016, according to the American Massage Therapy Association. Further, employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 26 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means there is a large need for massage therapists. Ready[…]
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The Importance of Medical Terminology and Accuracy
Although more paper documents are becoming electronic health records, there are instances when a paper document is needed and used, in this digital age. A medical assistant will still need to become familiar with important paper documents and their uses. Some examples include medical history surveys, consent forms, medical charts, letters and memos. The medical[…]
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Physical Examination Assessment Tools, Instruments and Supplies
Physical assessments are important for catching disorders and diseases before they affect a patient. A physical assessment should be completed when the patient is healthy, so the physician has a baseline for the patient’s condition. When the patient is sick or suffering from a medical problem, the physician and medical assistant can use the physical[…]
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