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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Assistants in certain settings, such as hospitals or clinics with extended hours, might work evening or weekend shifts. Extended Hours and Weekends: Settings: Hospitals, urgent care centers, and clinics with extended hours. Shift Work: Settings: Larger hospitals or 24-hour facilities.

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Consumer Trust, Privacy and Healthcare – Considering #HIMSS18 in the Stark Light of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica

Health Populi

Looking to 2018, a study from Merlin and The Ponemon Institute forecasts the expectation that patient information will be even more at-risk this year compared to last year, shown in the bar graph. Amon the five industries they tracked, healthcare accounted for 1 in 4 total breaches in 2017, exposing over five million patient records.

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Key Skills and Roles of Effective Pharmacy Technicians

Northwest Suburban College

Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely. At our core, we believe that well-trained pharmacy technicians are essential to maintaining the smooth operation of any pharmacy, whether in a hospital, retail, or clinical setting.

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A Comprehensive Look at the Rewarding Career of a Dental Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

Dental assistants work alongside dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental care professionals to provide quality dental care in various settings such as dental offices, clinics, and hospitals. These responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling insurance claims, and ordering supplies.

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Medical Assistant Externship Experience: Gain Confidence and Practical Skills with Northwest Suburban College

Northwest Suburban College

Externships can take place in hospitals, private practices, urgent care centers, and more, giving students a taste of the different sectors of the healthcare industry.

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A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant, Taught by NWSC

Northwest Suburban College

Medical assistants are the backbone of many healthcare settings, ensuring everything runs smoothly, and patients receive the best care possible. At Northwest Suburban College (NWSC), we take pride in training skilled medical assistants who are ready to make a difference in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

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The Top 6 Common Patient Complaints: Strategies for Effective Responses 

CollaborateMD

Here are five benefits you can enjoy from insights provided by patients: Improved patient satisfaction:  Regular feedback helps you find and solve problems in your practice. These fixes can lead to higher patient satisfaction. More revenue:   Studies  link positive patient experiences with increased hospital revenue.