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Work Environments for a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Northwest Career College

The specialist obtains patient records, processes insurance claims, and ensures that the proper codes are used to perform treatments or procedures on patients. You could work within a general practice clinic, seeing patients for routine check-ups, or a specialty clinic for pediatrics or dermatology.

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Simplifying Medical Documentation: The Role of Healthcare Document Scanners

Scrubs

Agendas are filled to the brim, and stacks of patient records teeter on desks, demanding attention. Nurses deal with tons of forms, ranging from patient intake paperwork to test results and prescription slips.

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Why Is Mobile Phlebotomy a Booming Business?

Prism Career Institute

A phlebotomists job is to collect blood samples for laboratory testing and analysis. Mobile phlebotomists visit a variety of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and even private homes to meet with patients. What Is Mobile Phlebotomy? Some phlebotomists also assist with donations at blood drives.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

The day-to-day responsibilities of a Pediatric Medical Assistant can vary depending on the specific medical office or clinic, but typically include: Clinical Tasks: These involve taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, assisting with medical examinations, and performing simple laboratory tests.

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What We Can Learn From the Change Healthcare Hack

The Healthcare Blog

hospitals suffered financial consequences from the incident and 74% experienced a direct impact on patient care. Change’s services affect one in every three patient records, so the massive outage created a snowball effect of disruptions, delays and losses. A staggering 94% of U.S.

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Daily Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

You’ll learn about the importance of managing patient records, performing basic lab tests, and how we balance these tasks to provide top-notch care. Preparing Patients for Medical Exams One of the first tasks we handle each day is preparing patients for their medical exams.

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The Role of Medical Assistants: Specializations, Certifications, and Tasks

WSMDA

Their duties may include taking patients’ vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, administering medications, and performing laboratory tests. They also assist physicians during medical procedures and may provide patient education and support.