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The Surprising Skill Employers Look for in Pharmacy Technicians

NHA Now

In our recent survey of employers in the 2020 Industry Outlook , the soft skill that's most important for pharmacy technicians isn't communication or professionalism—which also scored highly—but critical thinking. What is critical thinking? When is critical thinking needed in the role of the pharmacy technician?

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3 Essential Soft Skills for Billing & Coding Specialists

NHA Now

The top three most important soft skills for billing & coding specialists are professionalism, dependability , and critical thinking , according to a recent survey of employers for our 2020 Industry Outlook. Dependability: Healthcare organizations depend on billing & coding specialists to get paid by insurance companies.

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The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care? 

Minority Nurse

Financial Constraints and Budgetary Cuts Healthcare institutions often face financial constraints, with shrinking budgets and reduced reimbursements from insurance companies and government programs. Experienced nurses bring knowledge, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills acquired through years of practice.

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How to Prepare for a Career in Medical Billing and Coding

Northwest Career College

Medical billing and coding are key processes in the healthcare industry that involve converting medical services into standardized codes for billing and insurance purposes. They use these codes to create and submit insurance claims. This critical thinking helps make sense of complex medical records and resolve coding discrepancies.

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NHA Industry Outlook Shows Growing Healthcare Jobs (Updated)

ACI Medical & Dental School

Job Outlook: 16% Average Job Growth Rate 81% of Employers Require or Prefer Certification for This Position Employers Look for These 5 Skills: Clinical Experience Patient Communication Critical Thinking Professionalism / Soft Skills Time Management Relevant ACI Program: Medical Assistant Certification Patient Care Technician Patient Care Technicians (..)

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Billing & Coding Career Trends to Know for 2020

NHA Now

Professionalism, dependability, and critical thinking were identified as the most important soft skills for this role. The good news is that 68% of employers report that newly-certified billing & coding specialists are prepared to do their job, emphasizing the importance of certification. Want to maximize your earning potential?

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Top 10 Training Priorities for the Healthcare Revenue Cycle

Relias

2 – Financial consequences of registration errors Staff members might not realize that an entire claim can be denied just because they selected the incorrect insurance. 9 – Critical thinking skills As the revenue cycle incorporates more automation, simple tasks will no longer require human intervention.