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Sep 27 2021
Female Medical assistant talking to a male medical office assistant

Medical Assistant vs Medical Office Assistant

A healthcare team is only as good as its support specialists. Patients are best served when doctors and nurses have skilled associates working behind the scenes to keep things organized and running smoothly. Among the most essential team members are medical assistants and medical office assistants. What’s the difference between a medical assistant and a […]

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Sep 27 2021
4 smiling female Medical Office Assistant students in a medical office

Medical Office Assistants in Demand

Medical professionals are today’s new heroes, they answer the call when their communities are in need. But for every doctor and nurse on the front lines during this public health crisis, there are support specialists who manage the administrative intricacies of healthcare, giving licensed providers more time to spend with patients. Who are these behind […]

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Sep 27 2021
Female Patient wearing a yellow shirt waiting in a medical office

Importance of Medical Office Professionals

Emergencies bring out the best in people, and nowhere is that more evident than in the healthcare field. Essential medical workers across the country are coming together to support their communities during this public health crisis, and the good news is that it’s working. COVID-19 is under control, but it continues to be a long-term […]

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Sep 27 2021
Female dental assistant is assisting the dentist with a patient in the dental office

Is Becoming a Dental Assistant Easy

Dental assistants are in demand, and opportunities are expanding. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for dental assistants are expected to grow by 19% from 2016 to 2026 as the growing population of Baby Boomers learns more about the value of oral health. What exactly does a dental assistant do, and what kind […]

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Sep 27 2021
Young female medical assistant smiling in her uniform

What is Blood Made Of

Did you know that the average adult body contains up to 6 liters of blood and accounts for approximately 8% of the body’s total weight? Blood is essential to the human body. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to tissues, taking away carbon dioxide and waste. Blood also is the transport mechanism for hormones and helps […]

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