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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Check out Valant’s clinical documentation features to learn more. This information is shared with insurance companies to justify claims.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

The day-to-day responsibilities of a Pediatric Medical Assistant can vary depending on the specific medical office or clinic, but typically include: Clinical Tasks: These involve taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, assisting with medical examinations, and performing simple laboratory tests.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Prepare patients for examination by the physician.

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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

Mobius MD

Predicting Patient Outcomes – AI can process large amounts of patient data, including medical history, demographics, and lifestyle factors, to predict patient outcomes. Automating DocumentationMedical documentation used to be one of the most time-consuming tasks for physicians.

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What Does It Take to Be an Emergency Medical Assistant?

Prism Career Institute

Medical assisting in an emergency room is no exception. To perform their duties, emergency medical assistants must possess the following traits: Detailed oriented: Emergency medical assistants must be precise when taking vital signs or recording patient information to ensure they receive the appropriate care.

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Understanding EHR Systems in Healthcare 

Medical Advantage

Defining EHR Systems in Healthcare EHR records encompass a wide array of key administrative and clinical data, including patient demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data, radiology reports, and more.

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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.