Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 9, 2025

A phlebotomists job is to collect blood samples for laboratory testing and analysis. Mobile phlebotomists visit a variety of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and even private homes to meet with patients. What Is Mobile Phlebotomy? Some phlebotomists also assist with donations at blood drives.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Piraino also discusses the role of secondary essays in evaluating applicants and explores why teamwork, resilience, and cultural awareness are important in the admissions process. Show Notes: Our guest today is Dr. Beth Perino, Associate Dean for admissions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Well, thank you.

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Prism Career Institute

JUNE 1, 2024

While more than half of the medical assistants employed in the United States work in hospitals and medical offices, medical assistants can perform their duties in a variety of settings. The post Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work? But variety isn’t found only in their responsibilities.

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NHA Now

MAY 13, 2020

Pharmacy technician employers can be grouped into four main categories: community pharmacies (retail pharmacies), specialty pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies and hospital pharmacies. However, the day-to-day tasks of a pharmacy technician in a hospital are unique to that environment. Train new technicians and research pharmacy staff.

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The most reliable source of information about allopathic medical schools is the Medical School Admission Requirements ( MSAR ) website, offered by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). Five steps for evaluating your med school stats Don’t be discouraged if you have low test scores. We can help!

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Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This can include collecting samples or performing basic tests. You may also need to communicate test results to patients. Urinalysis: This test evaluates a urine samples appearance, concentration, and content to check for disease. Thyroid function: This test measures hormone levels to evaluate thyroid function.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about. It also tests your ability to manage a patient.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2018

” A genetic test that costs $3,000 helps to identify women who could benefit from avoiding chemo. The test is called the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score. Overtreatment is too often motivated by volume-driven payment, which has been the normal reimbursement scheme in the U.S.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 18, 2025

IoT (Internet of Things) medical devices , such as remote patient monitoring (RPM) tools that track patient vitals from their homes, ensure ongoing care without hospital stays. Leverage Pilot Programs Test analytics solutions with a smaller group of patients or one department before scaling them to the entire practice.

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Having worked in admissions for over two decades, I have read thousands of activity descriptions for medical school and related healthcare fields. Other applicants fill out only a few of their activity descriptions, leaving the admissions committees to wonder what they did with the rest of their time. A nonprofit organization?

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 23, 2024

OB/GYN medical assistants can be found in physician offices, family planning centers, hospital outpatient clinics, urgent care, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and more. You can contact us for more information on our program and its admission requirements.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In clinics and hospitals, they often serve as the first point of contact for patients, making them essential for smooth operations. Each month we teach, train, and test you on the knowledge you will need to know for your job as a Medical Assistant. We are here to help you through your journey of growth.

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Prism Career Institute

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Medical assistants are trained support staff found in hospitals, nursing facilities, and medical organizations everywhere. Contact us to learn more about admissions requirements or to get started. Here, we introduce the four most important personality qualities of a medical assistant. What Do Medical Assistants Do?

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A Young Doctor's Journey

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Admission Exam I can’t speak for admission requirements at all universities, but for my school, you needed to take an entrance exam that covered high school level biology, chemistry and physics. The university admissions page had sample questions to give students an idea of the level of knowledge required.

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Mildred Elley

AUGUST 8, 2022

In hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare settings, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) offer basic care and assistance to patients. Because most practical nurse training is provided at community colleges, trade schools, and technical institutions, you must first fulfill the school’s admission standards.

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Mildred Elley

AUGUST 8, 2022

In hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare settings, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) offer basic care and assistance to patients. Because most practical nurse training is provided at community colleges, trade schools, and technical institutions, you must first fulfill the school’s admission standards.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Show Summary Would you like to hear insight based on decades of experience, both advising applicants to a variety of healthcare programs and working in admissions offices for, again, many different healthcare programs? He discusses the admissions process for healthcare programs. Chuck, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:29]

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Jeffrey SooHoo, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. SooHoo also shares insights into the secondary application process, the role of the CASPER test, and the criteria for interview invitations.

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Health Populi

JULY 4, 2022

Avoiding recommended follow-up care such as diagnostic tests and labs, or visits to specialists. Seeking patient assistance programs to help discount or otherwise defray the retail-facing cost of care or products. Patients-as-consumers and -payers will also seek out information on prices, quality measures, and access/locations.

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Milwaukee Career College

APRIL 17, 2020

However, with the pandemic, hospitals need medical assistants more than projected estimates, which means that workers in the medical field may enjoy job security for many years to come. If you would like to learn more, talk to a Milwaukee Career College admissions advisor today.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 1, 2024

They can find work in almost any healthcare setting, including medical center research studies, private physician practices, public health clinics, and hospital departments. Because work experience is so important to this career, Prism Career Institute requires students to complete an externship as part of the program.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

Read more… Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, the operator of a public hospital in the U.S. OCR agreed to settle the alleged HIPAA violation, and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority agreed to pay a $25,000 financial penalty. The HIPAA violation case was settled with a $10,000 penalty.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 4, 2024

From clinical procedures to administrative duties, the expertise of a medical assistant is essential in ensuring the smooth functioning of medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Explore Northwest Suburban College’s medical assistant programs today by contacting our admissions team.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University Medical School. Show Notes Thanks for tuning into the 571st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s med school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Rush Medical College, discusses the distinctive elements of the Rush Medical College program, including its focus on developing critical thinkers and providing excellent clinical care. Thanks for joining me for the 551st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Welcome back. [1:55]

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

The relationship between patient satisfaction scores, reimbursement, and health outcomes The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scoring helps hospitals and governing bodies evaluate patient satisfaction through quantitative measurements.

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Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Michael Ellison, Associate Dean for Admissions at Chicago Medical School at the Rosalind Franklin University. Dr. Ellison shares his insights on what makes Chicago Medical School unique, how to impress its admissions committee, and what all this information means for you as an applicant. Thank you so much for joining me today. [1:53]

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Setting Sights

MAY 7, 2021

I had collapsed into a heap on the cold, hospital floor, falling unconscious and suffering a seizure. I tried to make out the quivering outline of another hospital bed opposite me. Age 23, I went through another long eight weeks of my life confined to a hospital bed, all hope at loose end. For God’s sake , get UP !”

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 8, 2024

Laboratory Procedures: They may also collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Hospitals: Some Medical Assistants work in hospital settings, assisting with administrative duties and patient care in various departments.

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CareerStep

JANUARY 24, 2024

The quick, painless test provides valuable information about the patient’s heart in real-time. Read more: Can You Become a Pharmacy Tech Without Going Back to School Day in the life of an EKG technician EKG technicians spend their days conducting tests that track the heart’s rhythm and rate. How hard is the EKG test?

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They ensure that all administrative and clinical tasks, like lab tests, prescriptions, patient education, etc., Depending upon the working facilities like physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities, medical assistants have to fulfill several job responsibilities.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 18, 2024

They must also complete an interview process with a Prism Career Institute Admissions Representative. This means they can perform more advanced medical tasks, often completing the same jobs as doctors and registered nurses. This allows students to take care of family obligations or continue to work while finishing classes.

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Southern Careers Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Hospitals Hospitals are bustling hubs of healthcare activity, and medical assistants are an essential part of the team. In hospital settings, medical assistants often work in various departments, including emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, and surgical units.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Additionally, favorable e-prescribing standards and rules published by the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) are increasing the adoption of e-prescribing amongst hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. This can result in fatalities and hospitalization of patients. Thereby, ensuring better patient health and outcome.

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Darrell Nabers, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Show Notes Welcome to the 580th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s med school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

As they consider new ideas to raise patient satisfaction, healthcare leaders must have an understanding of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scoring system that evaluates these efforts. The data is then tabulated to create the HCAHPS score. The financial impact of HCAHPS scores can be significant.

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Arkenea

MARCH 15, 2025

In this situation, translating a particular LOINC code that captures an observation or test to CPT can be complicated. Interoperability within an Organization A hospital’s IT systems communicate with each other and share data to improve care and efficiency. This is because translation is required for the integration of each data.

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