Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

At Northwest Suburban College, we prepare future dental assistants to manage these important tasks with skill and care. In this article, we will delve into the core tasks that make up a dental assistant’s day. Detailed and up-to-date records ensure that each patient receives proper care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

This article aims to provide an overview of athenaCollector, its features, benefits, pricing structure, and how it compares to competitors in the market. Reduced administrative burden: Automating manual billing tasks frees up resources for staff to devote more time to direct patient care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

The platform is designed to not only enhance the patient experience but also streamline administrative tasks and boost the overall efficiency of your practice. In this article, we aim to help you make that decision. athenaCommunicator is designed to facilitate invaluable patient participation at every step.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

These professionals play a pivotal role in patient care, clinical support, and office administration, ensuring the smooth operation of the dental practice while also providing exceptional care to patients.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

Patient engagement is the cornerstone of modern healthcare. Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the engagement equation by offering new and innovative ways for providers and patients to connect. This article will put the relationship between technology and patient engagement under the microscope.

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Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Medical assistants are indispensable healthcare professionals who play a key role in providing quality patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of medical facilities. Time Management and Organization Medical assistants often juggle multiple tasks concurrently, from administrative responsibilities to direct patient care.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 20, 2024

This article is valuable to anyone wishing to be a medical assistant. Further, it would let you know how invaluable and important this role is in driving innovation, efficiency, and unique patient care. They regularly plan appointments and update patient records.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. We will also dive into the process of EMR API integration in the later part of the article. Improved Patient Satisfaction Patient well-being and satisfaction is the key objective of any healthcare organization.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

With their wide-ranging skillset and knowledge, Medical Assistants are indispensable members of the healthcare team, with their contributions leading to improved patient care and the smooth functioning of healthcare facilities. They also ensure that specimens are properly labeled and stored, minimizing the risk of error.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. It feels more like my needs are being met. “You

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Northwest Career College

MAY 9, 2024

Medical Administrative Assistants (MAAs) play a crucial role in the daily operations of healthcare administration, ensuring effective communication and patient care. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the essential skills required for a successful career as a medical administrative assistant.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

Efficient practice management stands as a cornerstone of successful patient care and operational excellence. This consolidation leads to increased efficiency, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care than administrative tasks.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Due to their flexibility and valuable contribution to patient care, Medical Assistants are sought after by medical practices, healthcare facilities, and clinics. They actively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a smooth workflow and delivering top-quality patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

These versatile professionals work across various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices, performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to successful patient outcomes and efficient practice operations.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

With responsibilities spanning beyond technical tasks, they forge strong connections with patients, helping to create a positive and comfortable environment within the dental clinic. Our dental assistant program recognizes this pivotal role and prioritizes patient-focused training to nurture compassionate and skilled Dental Assistants.

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Northwest Career College

JUNE 30, 2024

This professional is responsible for various tasks such as scheduling appointments, issuing bills and statements, and managing insurance. In this article, we will explore five essential characteristics that define a successful dental administrative assistant. Success in this role requires a unique combination of skills and traits.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

Dental Assistants play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices, working closely with dentists and other dental professionals to deliver quality care to patients. – Medical Records: Maintaining accurate and updated patient records, ensuring the confidentiality and security of the information.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency. This article looks at factors influencing these evolutions.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 15, 2024

Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians play vital roles in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring that the teams they work with function effectively and address the diverse healthcare needs of patients holistically.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Today, Medical Assistants are valued members of the healthcare team, playing a vital role in patient care and administrative tasks. Learning to take on administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, or handling billing and insurance matters.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

The added efficiency gives you more time for patient care and reduces administrative headaches.  This article breaks down chiropractic medical billing software. Such software often includes features for appointment scheduling and patient management. This makes sure patients have a good experience from start to end. 

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Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With the adoption of virtual platforms across healthcare since the pandemic, telepharmacy— the use of telecommunications by pharmacists to provide patient care —has become increasingly important to the success of pharmacists and our daily work. The need for remote pharmacy care has only been heightened by a U.S.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the importance of EHR training for Medical Assistants, how our Medical Assistant program at Northwest Suburban College incorporates this essential component into the curriculum, and the benefits EHR proficiency brings to healthcare professionals and their patients.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Dental assistants serve as indispensable members of dental care teams, executing diverse responsibilities that enable dental offices to function smoothly and efficiently. From patient care to office management, dental assistants contribute significantly to the success and efficacy of dental clinics in various settings.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

Dental Assistants work in various settings, such as private practices, dental clinics, and hospitals, contributing significantly to the overall success and smooth operation of dental care facilities. Our program dedicates resources to teach students the essential skills required for managing these duties effectively.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 8, 2024

By combining technical competencies, excellent communication skills, and genuine compassion, Medical Assistants contribute significantly to patient care and healthcare outcomes. Hospitals: Some Medical Assistants work in hospital settings, assisting with administrative duties and patient care in various departments.

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Medical Advantage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The healthcare industry continues a digital transformation journey as advances in digital technologies are changing the way we think about healthcare business models, access to care, patient care and care delivery. Here are the ways various aspects of healthcare are positively impacted by digital enhancements.

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Doximity

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

He was just appointed as the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Indigenous Health and Provost Fellow for Indigenous Policy. Dr. Jonathan Baines - Appointed co-director of Spirit of E.A.G.L.E.S., How can we help provide patient care to historically marginalized patient populations?

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 8, 2024

Good reviews can instill confidence and trust in the practice, which raises the possibility that new clients will schedule an appointment. Above all, respect patient confidentiality by not sharing any sensitive information about the patient or their treatment in your comments.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 1, 2023

We may think about patients, patient care, medications, interventions, and hospitals, but justice might seem like the purview of lawyers, legislators, activists, human service agencies, and non-profit organizations. When we reflect on nursing, we don’t always consider the concept of justice.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The easy follow-up of patients using telemonitoring solutions and the augmented access to internet services will continue increasing telemedicine delivery. Learn more about this in our blog Optimize your telemedicine appointments with these best practices. Read more in our blog 5 strategies to enhance patient engagement.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the broad considerations, and we will touch on how the right software tools can help you provide excellent care while efficiently managing your practice. Whether you focus on medication management, therapy, or both, a well-chosen EHR system can enhance patient care and streamline administrative tasks.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 4, 2024

In this article, we delve into the world of medical assistants and explore the many tasks and specializations they can pursue. Clinical Tasks: Patient Care and Support Medical assistants play a vital role in patient care, performing a variety of clinical tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 25, 2024

In this article, we’ll offer ways to ensure you’re attending to your patient’s mental health needs and touch on how FNP programs should educate students about mental health. Screening Strategies Various strategies exist for dealing with mental health during patient care visits.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

You can also turn patient feedback into a powerful healthcare marketing tool. FROM ONE OF OUR PARTNERS: How to Market a Medical Practice This article shares proven strategies for collecting and utilizing patient feedback. We’ll also go over the nuances and challenges of collecting patient experience data.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll make choosing the right medical billing software easy. Patient Portal: Empower patients to make appointments and payments online. Payment Processing: Manage patient payments and insurance reimbursements. When medical bills have errors in them, patients are less likely to trust future bills.

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