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Sep 27 2021
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Why Do Med Assistants Take Vital Signs

Vital signs are clinical measurements of the body’s essential functions. These readings help doctors diagnose disease and other medical conditions. Performed by a medical assistant, it’s a routine but critical task that requires technical expertise, skill, and accuracy. What Are the Different Vital Signs? The four principal vital signs are temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and […]

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Sep 27 2021
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Learn To Use Medical Software

Are you good with computers and like to help others? Medical assisting might be the right career for you. During the course of daily operations, at a physician’s office or medical facility, the medical assistant will learn to use medical software and electronic health records (EHRs). The use of medical software like PMS and EHRs […]

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Sep 27 2021
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Prepare for A Med Assistant Interview

Candidates succeed in job interviews when their answers match employer expectations. In a medical assisting interview, employers ask questions that reveal the candidates’ skills and whether they are a fit with the medical facility. Medical assistants should take updated copies of their resume, relevant certificates and licenses to the interview. They should also have researched […]

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Sep 27 2021
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Medical Assistants Are High Demand

Job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to grow by a remarkable 23% in the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s 17% more than other healthcare support positions and 5% greater than total occupation growth nationwide. As the need for medical services expands, so does demand for skilled support professionals. For […]

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Jun 29 2021
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What is the Difference Between a 4-Year College and Vocational School?

Are you considering attending college? Want to know the difference between a 4-year college and vocational school? The major difference is in the name. Do you have 4-years to attend college? Before answering that question, consider why you are going to college in the first place. Why Does Someone Go to College? There are many […]

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