WSMDA

APRIL 28, 2023

Administrative Administrative medical assistants work primarily in office settings and are responsible for tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and processing insurance claims. Answering phone calls: Medical assistants may answer phone calls, take messages, and respond to patient inquiries.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Certification Vital Signs Medication 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

HCA Healthcare In July 2023, a Tennessee hospital and clinic operator was breached by threat actors who obtained and removed data from an external storage location containing formatted emails and calendar reminders for patients. Examples of Healthcare Cyberattacks 1.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Patient Records Clinical Operations Medical History 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Medical Assistants work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities, making them integral to the healthcare system. From scheduling and managing patient records to handling billing and insurance, their expertise helps promote efficiency in medical practices.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Appointments 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 17, 2024

Core Responsibilities Medical assistants are the support staff in medical practices, clinics, and hospitals. Clinical duties typically include: Assisting healthcare providers during patient examinations. They are also subject to a genuinely multi-functional role that puts them in charge of clinical and administrative work.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Vital Signs 40

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 11, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians work alongside pharmacists in various healthcare settings, such as retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics. Their primary responsibilities include processing and dispensing prescriptions, managing inventory, maintaining patient records, and providing exceptional customer service.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Long Term Care Patient Records Communication 52

Northwest Career College

MAY 9, 2024

A medical administrative assistant provides administrative support to medical staff in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, or doctor’s offices. Medical administrative assistants are also responsible for greeting patients, answering phones, and assisting with other general office duties as needed.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Terminology Medication Customer Service 40

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Learning to take on administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, or handling billing and insurance matters. Patient Care Technician (PCT): Patient care technicians are healthcare professionals who provide direct care to patients in various clinical settings.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Medical Coding Vital Signs 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

HCA Healthcare In July 2023, a Tennessee hospital and clinic operator was breached by threat actors who obtained and removed data from an external storage location containing formatted emails and calendar reminders for patients. Examples of Healthcare Cyberattacks 1.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Patient Records Clinical Operations Medical History 40

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the healthcare system, assisting physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in delivering efficient, compassionate care to patients. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively are critical for managing these diverse responsibilities.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Medical Terminology 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely. At our core, we believe that well-trained pharmacy technicians are essential to maintaining the smooth operation of any pharmacy, whether in a hospital, retail, or clinical setting.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Communication Follow-Up Patient Safety 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

With the advancement in technology, pharmacy technicians are now trained to use computer systems to perform essential tasks such as filling prescriptions, maintaining patient records, or creating insurance claim forms. Hospital Pharmacies Hospital pharmacy technicians work in hospitals or other medical institutions.

Certification 52

Certification Long Term Care Customer Service Insurance 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 4, 2024

From clinical procedures to administrative duties, the expertise of a medical assistant is essential in ensuring the smooth functioning of medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Different environments offer varying levels of patient interaction, specific responsibilities, and opportunities for career growth.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Huddles/Rounds Vital Signs 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

Dental Assistants work in various settings, such as private practices, dental clinics, and hospitals, contributing significantly to the overall success and smooth operation of dental care facilities. Our program dedicates resources to teach students the essential skills required for managing these duties effectively.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Appointments Scheduling Huddles/Rounds 52

WSMDA

MAY 26, 2023

Medical assistants play a crucial role in healthcare, serving as the backbone of many medical practices, clinics, and hospitals. They support healthcare professionals in various ways, from administrative tasks to clinical duties, ensuring that patient care is optimized.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Patient Care Medication Vital Signs 52

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 24, 2024

Dental assistants work alongside dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental care professionals to provide quality dental care in various settings such as dental offices, clinics, and hospitals. These responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling insurance claims, and ordering supplies.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Sterilization Certification Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 8, 2024

Their key tasks include: Administrative Duties: Medical Assistants handle essential administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and conducting insurance billing to keep the practice running efficiently.

Clinical Operations 52

Clinical Operations Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs 52

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

billion in loans to healthcare providers under its temporary funding program to help ease the financial strain caused by delays to the processing of insurance claims and providers will have 45 days to pay back the loans. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

HIPAA 92

HIPAA Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up Business Associate 92

Northwest Career College

MAY 20, 2024

Their work areas are mainly in outpatient or ambulatory settings—places like medical offices, clinics, and sometimes hospitals. They regularly plan appointments and update patient records. It is found at the crossroads between administrative and clinical duties.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Vital Signs Medication Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 7, 2023

Hathaway , the only eye center in a small town convinced the only local hospital not to hire an ophthalmologist because doing so would negatively impact patient referrals going both ways. The decision may have benefited him, but the hospital never offered him anything at all. The hospital simply left things where they were.

Transfers 52

Transfers Hospital Documentation Communication 52

Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

By identifying patients with complex needs or those at risk for re-admission, healthcare providers can focus their efforts on high-risk patients, improving care coordination and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.

Discharges 52

Discharges HIPAA Admissions Medical Assistant 52

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This fragmentation poses a significant challenge for healthcare providers striving to deliver patient-centric care. Missed Opportunities: Critical medical insights may remain hidden within the siloed data, leading to missed opportunities for accurate diagnoses and timely patient interventions.

Unit Organization and Environment 40

Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests 40

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Depending upon the working facilities like physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities, medical assistants have to fulfill several job responsibilities. Healthcare settings have patient’s sensitive information that can be used for ill motives.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Certification Unit Organization and Environment 52

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Theoretical part- A medical assistant training program curriculum may vary depending upon the institution and duration of the program.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Medication Certification Follow-Up 40

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 7, 2024

As Electronic Health Records (EHR) replace traditional paper charts and become more common in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and dental offices, a Certified EHR Specialist (CEHRS) is becoming an increasingly integral position in a healthcare team. Processing Release of Information requests for medical records.

Medical History 52

Medical History Vital Signs Patient Records Long Term Care 52

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Some basic skills candidates will learn by medical assistant training program are- Administrative duties of medical assistants may include: Answering telephones Arranging for hospital admissions Arranging for lab services Entering and updating patient records Filling out insurance forms, billing Greeting patients Scheduling appointments Using computer (..)

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Certification Medication Medical Terminology 40

ACI Medical & Dental School

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Variety of Work Settings: Medical billers and coders can find employment in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, insurance companies, and billing service companies. As a result, professionals in this field play a crucial role in the healthcare system, which can lead to job security.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Certification Transfers 52

Relias

AUGUST 11, 2022

Medical codes support the claim that you send to a patient’s insurance provider for services. Claims paid by patients and/or insurance companies ultimately drive the financial operations of medical practices. Insurance and pre-authorization verification. This represents up to 5% of net patient revenue.

Medical Coding 52

Medical Coding Documentation Billing Insurance 52

Health Populi

AUGUST 19, 2019

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that was legislated in 1996, isn’t sufficiently robust to deal with the nature of this health information 23 years after that law was first implemented. hospitals based on the “top hospitals” list published by U.S. for a 200-page record.

HIPAA 82

HIPAA Follow-Up Patient Records Hospital 82

Health Populi

MARCH 23, 2020

By age, having insurance matters for self-rationing care — the poll found that 60% of people over 65 would look at OOP costs before seeking care with symptoms, and 70% people 18-64 would consider their out-of-pocket costs. Two West Virginia patients were exposed to the virus attending funerals.

Tests 74

Tests Patient Records Billing Insurance 74

Health Populi

MARCH 23, 2020

By age, having insurance matters for self-rationing care — the poll found that 60% of people over 65 would look at OOP costs before seeking care with symptoms, and 70% people 18-64 would consider their out-of-pocket costs. Two West Virginia patients were exposed to the virus attending funerals.

Tests 20

Tests Patient Records Hospital Billing 20