Expectations during a Medical Assistant Externship

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Expectations during a Medical Assistant Externship Updated August 17, 2021 You can learn a lot in the classroom, but you can’t learn everything, especially if you are studying to be a medical assistant. It’s a job that requires extensive medical knowledge as well as skills and professional attributes that can only be gained through hands-on experience. At […] Read More

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

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Allen School of Health Sciences is aware that work and family schedules can be hectic, which is why we offer both day and night classes. Medical Insurance Billing and coding training are just one of the many areas you will cover in our Medical Assisting program. These skills will prepare students for a career in […] Read More

25 Fascinating Facts About the Health Sciences

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Learning about the breakthroughs and discoveries of the health and sciences field can hold one’s attention for hours at a time. It can seem like there is no limit to the number of interesting facts that health-science researchers and scientists have compiled throughout history. This is one of the major reasons The Allen School has […] Read More

Medical Assistant Interview Tips from Allen School Phoenix

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Interviewing can make even the most confident of professionals nervous. It is a natural part of the interview process, and in fact, employers in Phoenix understand you will be nervous because it shows that you are really interested in the opportunity. Here are some easy ways to ensure your interview anxiety will not affect your […] Read More

Helpful Tips to Becoming a Better Medical Assistant

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For students in a Medical Assistant program, you may be busy learning about the clinical aspects of the job which can include drawing blood, administering an injection, or taking a patient’s vital signs. These are clearly a very important part of your training but in addition, there are “soft skills” that are important to your […] Read More

Going back to school as a working adult in Phoenix Arizona.

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The Allen School of Health Sciences – Phoenix Campus offers a program oriented toward working adults. People frequently enroll in schools to acquire new skills for a new career. Our Allen School – Phoenix campus has a fast-track program with a blended format of online and hands on learning in a clinical setting making it […] Read More

Should Medical Coding Online Students Buy Computers on Craigslist?

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craigslist for buying medical coding online computers Decided to begin a new career by taking medical coding online studies through the Allen School? That means you’re going to need a good computer to access the course materials and other activities involved in medical coding online studies.  You may be considering buying a second hand computer as away to save some money.  Not […] Read More

Support for Single Parents Returning to School in Phoenix

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We’re impressed when we hear about single parents in Phoenix returning to school on top of everything else, they have going on! Getting an education isn’t just important for you, it’s crucial for your kids, too. We often hear from single parents in school who are: Working full-time and going to school during the day […] Read More

Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant in Phoenix

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Medical assisting in Phoenix Arizona is not just a job; it’s a highly rewarding profession with a diverse array of roles and responsibilities. A day in the life of a Medical Assistant is difficult to pinpoint because your day-to-day activities may vary depending on what type of practice you work for or department you work […] Read More

Study Medical Billing and Coding Online – From the Beach!

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One of the best things about studying medical billing and coding online with the Allen School is the unbelievable freedom that comes with it. You can pretty much take your studies with you wherever you go, as long as you have a reliable laptop and a good wireless signal.  That means, if your family is […] Read More