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Why Is Mobile Phlebotomy a Booming Business?

Prism Career Institute

They carry a portable phlebotomy station, allowing safe and sterile collections, and send their samples back to a laboratory for analysis. Healthcare becomes more accessible for patients who cannot cover the costs without insurance. Increasing Demands In recent years, the demand for trained phlebotomists has increased.

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7 Medical Careers in Demand (That Don’t Require a Degree)

CareerStep

This is a job with many responsibilities, including but not limited to providing wound care, phlebotomy, answering phones, and processing health insurance. Sterile Processing Technician The sterile processing technician role is an important one in the healthcare field. The average salary for a medical assistant is $38,270.

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The Multifaceted Role of Dental Assistants in Modern Dentistry

Northwest Suburban College

Their chairside responsibilities include preparing instruments, passing tools, monitoring patient comfort, and ensuring a safe and sterile environment. Infection Control Maintaining a safe and sterile dental environment is critical in preventing cross-contamination and keeping patients and the dental team safe.

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Diverse Roles of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

Medical assistants must coordinate between doctors’ busy schedules and patients’ needs. Effective scheduling helps reduce wait times and ensures efficient operation. They input charges into the billing system and ensure that insurance claims are correctly coded. Medical assistants also handle billing and coding.

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Key Responsibilities of Dental Assistants in a Dental Clinic

Northwest Suburban College

The expertise of Dental Assistants extends beyond simple patient interaction; they are heavily involved in the sterilization of dental instruments, preparation of the treatment area, and direct assistive duties alongside the dentist during procedures. A significant part of their day involves preparing for patient procedures.

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Discover the Dental Assistant Role: Duties, Responsibilities & Career Growth

Northwest Suburban College

Sterilization and Disinfection: Cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments, ensuring all equipment and surfaces are properly disinfected and prepared for the next patient. – Chairside Assistance: Handing instruments to dentists during dental procedures, passing materials, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

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Bridging the Dental Assistants’ Knowledge Gap: How Our Dental Assistant Program Elevates Your Career Potential

Northwest Suburban College

These individuals must be proficient in multiple areas, from chairside support to dental radiography and lab work to scheduling appointments and processing insurance claims. Let’s explore some of the essential skills that our Dental Assistant program at Northwest Suburban College instills in its students.