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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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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 courses in the practical nursing program include: Body structure and function Medical math Medical terminology Mental health Nursing I, II, and III Pharmacology Test-taking strategies After students complete the practical nursing program, they will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

As a medical assistant you’ll have a wide range of different duties, so having military experience is helpful.

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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

Prism Career Institute

A key difference is that medical assistants cannot diagnose patients or issue treatments or prescriptions. By completing them, OB/GYN medical assistants ensure that patients receive the care they need, when they need it, and with maximum comfort and respect.

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Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work?

Prism Career Institute

Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Record patients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vital signs (i.e.,