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Why Becoming a Medical Assistant is Worth It: Reasons to Go Back to School

WSMDA

From scheduling appointments to taking vital signs, you’ll be in the thick of it all. Expanding Skill Sets and Knowledge Being a medical assistant isn’t just about taking blood pressure readings or scheduling appointments. Medical assistants play a vital role in making sure everything runs smoothly.

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Career Growth Opportunities in Medical Administrative Assistance

Northwest Career College

Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. This forms the foundation of your career, where you gain experience and build on the skills required for advancement. Scheduler: This is organizing appointments and seeing an office running on schedule.

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In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary

ACI Medical & Dental School

Scheduling patient appointments. Here are some key skills and qualifications they often seek: Administrative Skills: Proficiency in computer office software. Organizational skills to manage appointments, medical records, and administrative tasks efficiently. Assisting with patient check-in and check-out.

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Developing Essential Skills for a Successful Career as a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

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.

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Meet Nicole Reid, Poison Control Nurse

Minority Nurse

After a year spent working as a SPI, I sat for my national certification exam and became a Certified SPI. Seven years into my poison center career, I became credentialed to sit for a board certification exam from the American Board of Applied Toxicology. I could not have done it without them.