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Administrative Procedures for Dental Assistants: An Overview

Northwest Suburban College

Key responsibilities include assisting dentists during procedures by preparing instruments, handing them over as needed, and maintaining patient comfort. They also capture X-rays, manage patient records, and provide post-treatment care instructions, all requiring careful attention and coordination.

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Healthcare Data Security Breach: What to Do If Your Records Have Been Hacked

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Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year.

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

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They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records.

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Understand your Revenue Cycle to set your medical practice for success 

Health Prime

The revenue cycle is a complex and multifaceted system that involves various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers (insurance companies), and patients. It begins at the front lines of the healthcare practice, where staff members collect essential demographic and insurance information during the initial patient contact.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

Phlebotomy & EKG: Performing phlebotomy procedures and administering electrocardiograms (EKGs) , which can be challenging for younger patients. Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures.

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Career Growth Opportunities in Medical Administrative Assistance

Northwest Career College

Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes. These vital tasks provide a seamless patient experience and allow medical professionals to focus on caregiving.

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How to Patient Scheduling and Appointment Management

Northwest Career College

Keep Records Updated Keeping the patient records updated is necessary. If you confirm proper contact information, insurance information, and changes to their medical history in advance, it can make the day of the appointment much smoother. Communicate Clearly Effective scheduling requires good communication.