Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Dental assistants coordinate appointments to prevent conflicts and minimize wait times, enhancing patient satisfaction. Handling billing and insurance claims is indispensable. Continuing education is crucial for professional growth, keeping skills sharp and expanding opportunities.

Patient Records 52

Patient Records Communication Patient Satisfaction Continuing Education 52

New York Medical Career Training Center

AUGUST 8, 2024

Responsibilities at workplace They perform some or all of the following tasks: collecting patients’ data, procuring and distributing medications, assisting in procedures, updating records, coordinating lab services, and setting appointments. These professionals come into direct contact with a patient, a doctor, or a physician.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Medical Terminology Vital Signs 52

Northwest Career College

AUGUST 1, 2024

Dental administrative assistants can be trained to multitask efficiently, from scheduling appointments to managing phone calls. Applying dental practice management software will streamline operations and ensure accuracy in maintaining patient records and billing.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Communication Patient Satisfaction Billing 40

Prism Career Institute

JULY 23, 2024

Assistants must also log 100 hours of continuing education every two years and become re-certified every six. Further exams, such as the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam or the Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) exam, can open opportunities in more specialized areas of OB/GYN.

Medical Assistant 59

Medical Assistant Medication Bookkeeping Admissions 59

Health Prime

AUGUST 10, 2023

Enhance your use of electronic health records (EHR) systems, appointment scheduling software, and other automated tools to streamline administrative tasks and reduce the workload on your staff. Consider partnering with reputable medical billing companies that specialize in revenue cycle management. At Health Prime, we can help!

Medication 40

Medication Billing Scheduling Patient Care 40

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Job responsibilities may vary depending on the workplace but typically involve maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, taking patient history, drawing blood, administering medications, and preparing patients for physical examinations or procedures.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Problem Solving Skills Vital Signs 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 11, 2024

Administrative duties: Scheduling appointments. Medical billing and coding. Access to continuing education opportunities and professional development resources. Collecting laboratory specimens. Performing basic laboratory tests. Other clinical procedures as required by the medical facility.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Certification Medication Vital Signs 52

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They help patients feel comfortable and explain what will happen during their appointment. Administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling billing duties often fall under their purview as well. Dental assistants are also in charge of infection control.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Patient Records Communication Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Externships play a vital role in Dental Assistant education, providing students with real-world experience in dental office environments. How do Dental Assistant externships benefit students in their professional development?

Certification 52

Certification Teamwork Patient Records Sterilization 52

Northwest Career College

AUGUST 5, 2024

Effective Business Management Proper Scheduling and Time Management Efficient scheduling and time management are crucial for setting appointments, organizing patient files, and managing billings and collections. Scheduling and bookkeeping software can simplify this process.

Bookkeeping 40

Bookkeeping Customer Service Scheduling Time Management 40

Northwest Career College

JULY 10, 2024

Scheduling: Maintaining the lawyers’ calendars, scheduling appointments, or making meetings. Administrative: Processing tasks for billing, invoicing, and timekeeping. Client Communication: Communication with clients, witnesses, and other relevant parties to the case via email, phone, or video conferencing.

Documentation 40

Documentation Communication Scheduling Time Management 40

Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Continuing education is another key to professional growth. For example, you might start supervising new medical assistants or managing the office’s administrative tasks. Some medical assistants specialize in a particular area, such as pediatrics, cardiology, or oncology, which can enhance their skills and job prospects.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Continuing Education 52

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Complete ten continuing education credits. Post payment and fulfilling the renewal guidelines, the expiration date on the certificate is revised. Here is how a medical assistant can renew the CCMA certification. Login to your NHA account and click on the certification renewal option.

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Medical Assistant Certification Tests Customer Service 40

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Candidates can get recertified by completing the CMA Certification/Recertification exam or completing the continuing education. One continuing education unit, 1 contact hour, or 1 college credit hour equals one recertification point. The CMA is renewed every five years.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Certification Medication Medical Terminology 40