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Medical Assistant Responsibilities at a Cancer Treatment Center

Prism Career Institute

While limited, however, their work is no less essential. Their role in patient communication is vital to ensuring the patients comfort and follow-through on the doctors instructions, which in turn guarantees better treatment outcomes.

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Emerging Roles In Healthcare

CareerStep

Medical coding and billing specialist Medical coders and billers are key players in financial operations within healthcare. Why this role is emerging: With the increasing complexity of healthcare insurance and regulatory requirements, accurate and efficient medical billing is essential for a healthcare organizations financial health.

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What does a hospital pharmacy technician do?

NHA Now

Work with IDS pharmacists to set up and operationalize new clinical trials Monthly billing and payroll activities. Preparation of various sterile compounds—such as chemo medications and pediatric IVs—requires specific knowledge of aseptic technique and calculations. Order and maintain protocol specific to inventory.

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Forget the False Claims Act—How a Virginia Hospital Got Criminally Charged

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Dr. Perwaiz sidestepped Medicaids 30-day waiting period for elective sterilization by backdating forms. million worth of fraudulent billings to health programs, both for himself and the hospitals where his fraudulent procedures were performed. Chesapeake Regional then billed Medicaid and other healthcare programs.

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Is CareerStep Legit?

CareerStep

One way you can find a passion that pays the bills is to do some online training in the field you’re interested in, and having some formal training or a certification can give you an edge when looking for a job. Author:  Lauren Ambrosio Time to Read:  6 minutes Finding a good paying job these days isn’t just about A. Is CareerStep worth it?

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The Advantage of Dental Assistants: The Vital Role They Play in Modern Dentistry

Northwest Suburban College

Sterilization and infection control: Dental Assistants play a crucial role in infection prevention, ensuring that instruments and equipment are adequately sterilized and maintaining proper work area sanitation in compliance with industry guidelines.

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

Northwest Suburban College

They also help with minor surgical procedures by sterilizing instruments and ensuring that everything is set up correctly. Medical assistants are also responsible for handling billing and coding. Organizing patient files and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date is critical for ongoing patient care.