Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 28, 2024

Medical Assistants conduct various types of health screenings, such as checking blood pressure, conducting vision and hearing tests, and measuring weight and height. They are also responsible for collecting patient medical histories and being vigilant for key risk factors that could indicate potential health problems.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Patient Care Medication Listening Skills 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, physicians, and other medical staff professionally. Active listening skills to understand patient needs and relay messages accurately. On the other hand, a Medical Assistant performs both administrative and clinical duties.

Medical Secretary 52

Medical Secretary Medication Medical Terminology Problem Solving Skills 52

Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Scheduling delays often occur for specialists or when conducting diagnostic tests. Listen Patients want to feel heard. A Medscape poll found 89% of nurses and 87% of physicians rated their listening skills as high. Communicate delays and give context when possible. Communicate standard timelines.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

So it’s kind of hard to pinpoint one particular skill or characteristic that we’re looking for other than someone who is empathetic, want to be in the profession, willing to work long hours, willing to have good listening skills, and compassionate and thoughtful and someone who is willing to be a lifelong learner.

Medication 52

Medication Admissions Unit Organization and Environment Collaboration 52