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Have a Passion for Patient Care? Northwest Suburban College Medical Assistant program is for you!

Northwest Suburban College

This well-rounded training program makes sure you’re prepared for the diverse responsibilities of a medical assistant. Find out how the key skills learned in the Medical Assistant Program can transform your healthcare career. The curriculum goes beyond technical knowledge. Ready to make a difference in patient care?

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What does a hospital pharmacy technician do?

NHA Now

Education and certification requirements for these roles roles can largely be the same with some extra emphasis placed on specific tasks based on the working environment. Medication history technician Hospital pharmacy technicians may serve the role of a medication history technician.

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants are trained to complete clinical and administrative job duties, but most focus on one or the other, although some provide both. The Medical Assistant program at Prism Career Institute is an example of a postsecondary training program that prepares aspiring medical assistants to work in the healthcare industry.

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

Northwest Suburban College

Medical assistants often begin by reviewing patient charts from the previous day to ensure all records are up-to-date. This helps in understanding the medical history and any ongoing treatments for the patients that will be seen that day. When patients arrive, medical assistants are usually the first point of contact.

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RETAIL PHARMACY VS INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY

CareerStep

Working in a hospital pharmacy may involve going on rounds with the doctor or medical students if the particular hospital does rounds, according to Jesie Davenport , CPhT, pharm tech academic lead, and instructor. Institutional, or hospital pharmacy, involves less public interaction.