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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. For an NP who would rather not deal with the nightmare of insurance and instead offer highly personalized services, concierge medicine is a viable business option.

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Electronic Health Records Specialist Training: What to Expect

MedCerts

Regardless of the specifics, you’ll collaborate with other team members to streamline office tasks and ensure patients, medical professionals and insurance companies are on the same page. This program moves beyond the first program, teaching you about medical coding and reimbursement and how to verify insurance and file claims.

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A Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Doctors' Offices

DrChrono

You’ve got insurance claims to make, medical codes to get right, and unpaid balances to chase. Getting your finances straight shouldn’t make it more difficult. In reality, however, this is often the case. You’re up against a billing system that grows more complex by the day. This is not to mention rising overhead costs.

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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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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

Prism Career Institute

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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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

Specific medical assistant responsibilities include: Answering phones Scheduling appointments Bringing patients to exam rooms Recording their symptoms and making necessary updates to their medical histories Helping doctors during physical exams Talking with patients about their diet, lifestyle, and current medications Filling out insurance forms Dispensing (..)

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Medical Billing & Coding Job Duties, Requirements, & Salary

CareerStep

They’re used for billing and insurance reasons. Think of it as a simplified language for a patient’s medical history, because every doctor and insurance company in the U.S Checking patient insurance coverage and eligibility before billing. uses the same codes. But, what does a medical coder’s typical day look like?

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