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Success in Bookkeeping for Medical Practices: 5 Tips

99MGMT

Bookkeeping for medical practices can be a complicated process. Technology may be the resource you need to ensure a potentially complex process does not result in missed opportunities or lost revenue.

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Electronic Health Records Specialist Training: What to Expect

MedCerts

Each office has unique needs, so part of your role might also include billing or patient communication — whether in person, by email or over the phone. While your morning might involve inputting yesterday’s in-office procedures, your afternoon could be spent contacting health insurance companies about billing codes or reimbursement statuses.

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Medical Billing & Coding Job Duties, Requirements, & Salary

CareerStep

If you’ve ever considered a job in healthcare but don’t want to work directly with patients, medical billing and coding may be a good fit! Medical billing and coding professionals are aging out–as in retiring–and there aren’t enough qualified people to replace them. They’re used for billing and insurance reasons.

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A Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Doctors' Offices

DrChrono

You’re up against a billing system that grows more complex by the day. Running a healthcare practice can be complicated work. Getting your finances straight shouldn’t make it more difficult. In reality, however, this is often the case. This is not to mention rising overhead costs.

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5 Business Ideas for an Enterprising NP

Minority Nurse

The clinical aspects of independent practice are significant, but one must also consider bookkeeping, business structure, marketing, and more. A weight management clinic could bill insurance or provide services that clients pay for out of pocket. This may seem daunting to some, but others may be ready to dive right in.

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The Role of a Certified Medical Assistant in Modern Healthcare

WSMDA

This will be similar to other secretarial work, including: Answering phones Scheduling appointments Updating patients’ medical records Bookkeeping and billing Paperwork services, such as filling out insurance claims Good computer skills and excellent attention to detail are a must.

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Is Right for You?

Prism Career Institute

Some of the responsibilities of a medical assistant are: Assisting physicians during patient exams Cleaning and preparing examination rooms Coding and filling out forms Collecting and preparing specimens for analysis by the laboratory Handling billing and bookkeeping Helping with prescription refills Explaining treatment procedures to patients Performing (..)