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Launching Your Medical Assisting Career: A Step-by-Step Guide

MedQuest College

Step 2: Complete a Medical Assisting Program You’ll need formal training to kick off launching your Medical Assisting career. Most employers require that medical assistants complete a recognized program, which typically includes courses in anatomy, medical terminology, clinical procedures, and administrative skills.

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Medical Billing & Coding Certification in New York – Become a Certified Biller or Coder

WSMDA

hospitals, physicians’ practices, surgery centers, dental offices). Qualifications and Prep Work Medical coding and billing certification eligibility differs slightly between accrediting agencies but commonly requires a high school diploma and basic healthcare or anatomy training.

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Key Insights to Guide You for a Successful Medical Assistant Role

New York Medical Career Training Center

Combined with the competitive salary, most medical assistants also enjoy many other benefits that include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off work, and frequent continuing education opportunities. Medical Assistant Training Programs Most of these programs take a year or two to complete.

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Expectations of Medical Assistants in the OB/GYN Field

Prism Career Institute

Assistants must also log 100 hours of continuing education every two years and become re-certified every six. Where Do OB/GYN Medical Assistants Work? Once OB/GYN medical assistants have completed their diploma programs and certification, a variety of opportunities become open to them.

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How to Prepare for a Career in Medical Billing and Coding

Northwest Career College

Tip 1: Invest in Education and Training A good education and extensive training form the foundation of an effective medical billing and coding career.

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Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Details

CareerStep

The CPC is for coders who work in a medical office and covers all of the basic aspects of the coding profession, such as coding guidelines, medical terminology, diagnostic codes, and more. The CPC-H is for outpatient department coders who work in a hospital setting. CPC certification is valid for two years.

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CPC or CCA: Which Medical Coding & Billing Certification is Right for Your Career?

CareerStep

To maintain your certification once it’s earned, you have to be a current member of the AAPC and complete 40 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years. Those who have CCA certification have proven that they are competent coders in all settings, including hospitals and physician’s offices. Fast typers are in-demand.