Interview with Marly Brodsky, Medical Scribe and Director of Outpatient Scribe Services. Marly Brodsky is a medical scribe who considers her role in the healthcare industry to be dynamic as well as important. As the Director of Outpatient Scribe Services at ScribeAmerica, she is a crucial link between physicians and the clerical and billing parts […]
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The Benefits and Value of Medical Assistants in the Healthcare Community
Interview with Tammy Tiller-Hewitt, CEO of Tiller-Hewitt HealthCare Strategies From her humble beginnings right out of high school as a physician liaison, Tammy Tiller-Hewitt has since built on her education and experience to found a successful healthcare strategy company. Because Tiller-Hewitt has spent her entire career within the healthcare industry, she has first-hand knowledge of […]
Career Tips for Medical Assistants
Interview with Patty Bevlock, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and Life & Wellness Coach Patty Bevlock bridges the seemingly dissimilar careers of nursing and life coaching by advocating the idea that patients can be cared for and can also learn to care for themselves in order to better their lives. As a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner […]
Medical Assistant Resume & Interview Tips
An Interview with Tiffani Murray, Human Resources Consultant/Strategist and Author A driving voice in the field of human resources strategy, Tiffani Murray has over ten years of experience informing job seekers with resume writing techniques and career advice. Through her work with placing candidates within the healthcare industry, she has keen insight into what medical […]
Should You Get Your Medical Assistant Certification? Is It Important?
Interview with Duane Rough, Certified Medical Assistant and Instructor to Medical Assistant Students In the field, Duane Rough is a certified medical assistant (having earned an American Association of Medical Assistant certification), working with physician at one of the leading orthopedic and fracture specialty treatment centers in the Pacific Northwest. As an instructor, Rough teaches […]
The Future of Medical Assisting
An Interview with Jeff Meyers, Former Medical Assistant, Paramedic, and Owner of Grand Rapids Healthcare Training Jeff Meyers has a birds-eye view of how the skill set of medical assistants is changing in the healthcare industry. Starting out as a medical assistant, Meyers now owns a healthcare company that medically trains people in life-saving skills […]
The Importance of Medical Scribes
Interview with Michael Murphy, Physician and CEO of medical scribe provider ScribeAmerica You don’t usually imagine doctors training in the armed forces, but that’s precisely how Dr. Michael Murphy spent the very early part of his career. Murphy is considered an expert on the role of medical scribes in the healthcare industry, since he is […]
Building a Safer Healthcare System with Automated Drug Dispensaries
Interview with Sally Rafie, Assistant Professor and Pharmacist Specialist in Medication Safety “Pharmacists are the medication experts and can often manage medications more effectively than other provider types. Each health care professional has a niche within the patient care team and this needs to be recognized by insurance companies, including the government.” – Sally Rafie(@choose_control), Assistant […]
The Value of Medical and Dental Assistants in the Healthcare Community
Interview with Dr. Kenyon Glor, Dentist for over 25 years With his dental assistants helping him each step of the way, Dr. Kenyon Glor is a dentist who finds that helping people smile with confidence is the most rewarding part of his job. Dr. Glor has spent his more than 25 years of practicing dentistry to create […]
How to Finance Your Healthcare Career Program
Why Become a Medical Assistant? How Much Does It Cost to Become One? Medical assistants play a vital role in the healthcare field. So, it’s no surprise they’re in high demand, with 29% job growth projected between 2016 and 2026. Preparing to be a medical assistant may take less time than other healthcare careers. Most […]
Why America is Getting Fatter: The Scary Truth about Obesity
According to the Center for Disease Control, 34.9% of U.S. adults are considered medically obese—that’s 78.6 million people in this country! But do you know how bad obesity is for the body? With the life-threatening illnesses and complications that come from being overweight, it’s no wonder that the “obesity epidemic” in the United States is […]
Medical Assistant Externships
What Is a Medical Assistant Externship? An externship is typically set up through schools in order to give students short, practical work experience that may help them develop a competitive edge when they enter the workforce. Some externships are shorter, while others may last an entire semester. If you’re thinking of pursuing a career as […]
Medical Assistant Accreditation & Associations
You’ll also want to find out what medical assistant associations are available to help you select a program, pursue certification and continuing education, or meet peers in your field. Read on to learn more about why accreditation and associations matter, and how you can get involved! Why is medical assistant accreditation important? As a student, […]
Medical Assistant Licensure
“License” and “certification” are sometimes used interchangeably; both refer to a professional credential for medical assistants. Read on to learn whether or not a license is required and how to go about earning this credential. Do I need a medical assistant license to pursue a career? The short answer is no. Medical assistants are not required […]
Behind the Scenes of the Emergency Room
Not everyone who visits the emergency room or an urgent care facility is seriously injured—sometimes it’s an ache, pain, or health concern that comes on slowly or that just won’t go away. Nearly a third of people (27%) wait less than 15 minutes to be treated by emergency room staff. Some hospitals advertise a short […]
Where America Buys Drugs… Prescription, That Is
Whether you had the flu, an ear infection, or surgery, you’ve probably had good reason to take a prescribed medication in your lifetime. Taking a prescribed medication is a daily or monthly part of many Americans’ lives, with 48.7% of people having taken at least one in the last 30 days, as reported by the Center […]
Cyberchondria: What is it?
Cyberchondria is the unsubstantiated escalation of a patient’s concern about health, based on their personal online research and websites’ information about illnesses. The word comes from a combination of cyber-, to indicate technology, and -chondriac, from hypochondriac, which is an anxiety from believing you have a serious illness without having your symptoms diagnosed by a […]
You Know You’re a CNA/PCT When…
The duties they provide range from assisting patients with walking, bathing and eating to managing patient records. CNAs and PCTs work hard, and often find themselves easily relating to each other with their on-the-job stories and unique patients. Here are just a few ways you know you’re a CNA or PCT. Someone complains about their 8-hour shift, you […]
Qualities Hospitals Look for when Hiring
Instead hospitals, medical facilities, dentist offices, and pharmacies look for someone who is qualified and who has the qualities the will help provide efficient healthcare and make their patients feel better. While the responsibilities of each job will vary, we’ve put together a list of qualities that medical assistants, CNAs, dental assistants, and pharmacy technicians who […]
7 Common Medical Billing Errors
Medical billing errors might mean that a patient’s treatment is coded as a procedure that is not covered by insurance, so they are left with a hefty bill. We’ve compiled some common medical billing errors and medical coding errors, so you can get an idea of where issues usually arise in this profession. Upcoding: This error […]
Advances in Medical Billing and Coding Software
As our personal and professional technology is constantly evolving, it makes perfect sense that there are advances in medical billing and coding software. Software Advice, a service that matches a customer’s needs with the appropriate software, recently evaluated a random selection of interactions with customers who were in the market for medical billing software. Software Advice […]
You Know You’re a Medical Assistant When…
The duties of medical assistants can vary based on the facility they work in, but a typical job description includes everything from assisting the physician with patient examinations to recording a patient’s medical history. The hard work of medical assistants should not go unnoticed- they deal with everything from blood and bruises to scheduling and shift changes. […]
Medical Assistant Scholarships
Here is some information on examples of medical assistant scholarships and scholarships that may be available to eligible students studying medical assistant related programs. Maxine Williams Scholarship Fund: This scholarship is named after the woman who founded the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), funded by donations and the AAMA, and is available for qualified medical […]