Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

These individuals must be proficient in multiple areas, from chairside support to dental radiography and lab work to scheduling appointments and processing insurance claims. Let’s explore some of the essential skills that our Dental Assistant program at Northwest Suburban College instills in its students.

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WSMDA

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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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CareerStep

JULY 5, 2023

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. Am I able to dedicate time to completing the program and does it work with my schedule? Is CareerStep worth it?

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

. – Assisting in medical procedures: Medical Assistants often provide support to physicians and nurses during examinations, treatments, and minor surgeries, ensuring that instruments and supplies are readily available and properly sterilized.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Some of their main responsibilities include: – Assisting dentists during dental procedures – Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring that instruments and materials are ready for use – Taking dental impressions and performing X-rays – Sterilizing and maintaining dental equipment – Educating patients on proper oral hygiene (..)

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They prepare the operation room, educate patients, sterilize instruments and help physicians perform their tasks by assisting whenever required. Soft skills are other essential defining factors that determine the career outlook of medical assistants. Working on soft skills is a lifelong task that requires patience and dedication.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

They learn to sterilize equipment, study infection control, electrocardiography, and gender-specific examinations. They must follow the schedule for the recertification. Candidates also learn essential skills such as radiology, nutrition, and collecting and analyzing patient specimens.

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WSMDA

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In addition, you’ll be handling a lot of the bureaucracy and paperwork, such as scheduling appointments over the phone, and filling out insurance forms. You need a good attention to detail, particularly when it comes to insurance and billing. You need to have excellent people skills to thrive as a CMA.

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