Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

One of the first things medical assistants do each day is welcome and prepare patients for their visits. They also collect medical histories to help the doctor understand the patient’s health better. They update patient records with the latest information. Another big job is scheduling appointments.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 28, 2024

Beyond their clinical and administrative duties, Medical Assistants are essential in creating a supportive and informative environment for patients, thereby playing a vital role in the prevention of chronic illness, healthcare cost reduction, and overall health promotion.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Patients have come to expect appointment reminders. Patient education : Through educational resources, patients can gain a better understanding of their health matters and treatment options, which can lead to more productive communication with healthcare providers.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 20, 2024

In clinical terms, medical assistants are highly trained individuals who carry out a broad scope of responsibilities regarding care to the patient, as guided by a physician or another health practitioner. Administrative Support Medical assistants also perform the various behind-the-scenes duties that make an office run.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

AUGUST 8, 2023

Lack of coordinated care in a FFS system leads to a separation of clinical data, pharmacy data and claims data, whereas ACOs enable the communication necessary to provide a coherent record of the patient’s medical history.

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Relias

JULY 2, 2024

Virtual nursing is focused on the role, scope, and practice of nurses, who perform tasks such as triage, assessment, care coordination, medication management, chronic disease management, and patient education. EHRs can be accessed and shared by healthcare providers and patients through telehealth platforms.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Medical assistants are the basic healthcare units and vital key members of any healthcare unit. They ensure that all administrative and clinical tasks, like lab tests, prescriptions, patient education, etc., are completed for the smooth functioning of a medical facility.

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