Medical Assistant: Medical Specialty Choices After Graduation

Ready to become a medical assistant but wonder what options you have after graduating from a medical assistant program? Entry-level medical assistants can work towards unique specialties. Regardless of which specialty a medical assistant works in they will be responsible for administrative and clerical duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, helping to take[…]
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5 Ways for Medical Assistants to Improve their Documentation Skills

Interested in learning more about how medical assistants document patient information in charts and records? There’s a saying in healthcare, and specifically around documentation of records, that if it isn’t written down and recorded, it didn’t happen. Maintaining accurate records is vital so there is a clear account of a case history. This is also[…]
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Skills Taught in a Medical Assistant Program

A medical assistant program focuses training in both front and back office skills.  A few of the skills taught in a medical assistant program include measuring vital signs, patient preparation for medical examination, updating patients’ charts, interaction communications with physicians and other medical professionals, preparing examination rooms, performing triage functions with patients, performing laboratory tests,[…]
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The Role of Accounting Financial Statements

The accounting professional of small to medium sized companies must work with different types of financial statements in the course of performing accounting duties. The financial statements include the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash and statement of retained earnings. Mastering these financial statements is the first step in becoming a successful accountant. Accounting[…]
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2018-19 FAFSA available

The updated FAFSA is available to complete for all current and incoming students. If you need help completing the FAFSA, please contact the financial aid office at your campus. Please use the following six-digit school codes to ensure the FAFSAs are sent to the correct location. Gwinnett College, Lilburn, GA 025830 Gwinnett College – Sandy[…]
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Constitution Day

Constitution Day – September 17th About On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history: the United States Constitution. This document established the framework of our government and the rights and freedoms that “We the People”enjoy today.  Every year, the National Constitution Center commemorates that historic day by hosting[…]
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The Role of an Administrative Assistant

Interested in becoming part of an office team? Do you want to become an administrative assistant? The Administrative Assisting graduate may work as a secretary, receptionist, executive assistant, or administrative assistant. They will also learn different curriculum including accounting, office administration, Microsoft Office, business math and English, and advanced keyboarding. Administrative Assistant Roles Role #1:[…]
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Constitution Day!

Students, Faculty, and Staff – Sunday, September 17, 2017, is Constitution Day across all schools and colleges in the United States! We will be celebrating the signing of the Constitution at all campuses the week of September 17. Here are some links if you are interested in learning more; School House Rock Constitution/Preamble video Constitution[…]
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