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Why Medical Terminology is Important

Southern Careers Institute

Medical terminology is used every day throughout the healthcare industry by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and medical assistants. It is also used by billing specialists and medical coders as well as insurance companies to document conditions, process claims, and enable patients to apply for their insurance coverage.

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New Medical Terminology Online Course

Medical Terminology Blog

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

Scrubs

Myth: Medical Administrative Assistants Don’t Require Specialized Training Some believe that anyone with general administrative skills can work as a medical administrative assistant without specialized training. This training ensures they can effectively navigate the unique demands of the healthcare industry.

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Electronic Health Records Specialist Training: What to Expect

MedCerts

Regardless of the specifics, you’ll collaborate with other team members to streamline office tasks and ensure patients, medical professionals and insurance companies are on the same page. Or, you could generate financial reports and medical claims for the office. Training in Microsoft Office finishes the course.

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Medical Billing and Insurance Processing: Crucial Skills for Aspiring Medical Assistants

Northwest Suburban College

Medical billing and insurance processing are essential skills for aspiring medical assistants. Both medical billing and insurance processing require attention to detail and strong communication skills. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, these skills will remain invaluable for medical assistants.

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Is Knowing Medical Terminolgy for Everyone? I believe it is!

Medical Terminology Blog

Reduced Medical Errors – decreases your likelihood of medication errors or misinterpretation of medical advice due to a better grasp of terminology. Navigating Healthcare Systems – helps you navigate complex healthcare systems, insurance forms, and medical billing statements more effectively.

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Top 27 Medical Terms Every Medical Assistant Should Know

Prism Career Institute

A good understanding will help you succeed in a variety of areas: Accurately and efficiently fulfilling physician requests Communicating effectively with other team members Requesting funding from insurance companies Educating patients and their families Medical terminology can sound like another language at times.