Medical Assistant Trainees are Aware as Virus Spreads

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Zika Virus Alert for Nurse Assistant Trainees As always, we here at the Allen School Blog report on emerging public health concerns so that our nurse assistant trainees and other readers are well-apprised of situations as they come to the forefront.  The latest alert we’re issuing here comes via the World Health Organization. The Zika virus is a particularly damaging pathogen which […] Read More

Transferring Files to New Computer for Medical Coding Online Classes

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One critical piece of hardware relied upon by those taking medical coding online classes (as well as those in medical coding jobs) is the trusty computer.  Whether it is a laptop or a desktop, medical billing and coding as a study topic and a career relies heavily on computers.  They’re a fact of life in […] Read More

A new year, another Medical Assisting class graduates! YOU can be next!

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(photo taken pre-pandemic) A new year, another Medical Assisting class graduates! YOU can be next! A new year can be the perfect time for a new start. For many people, it’s an opportunity to think about a new job. If you’ve been thinking about a new career as a certified Medical Assistant, this may be […] Read More

Medical Office Assistant Training in Jamaica and Queens New York

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medical office assistant training in Jamaica There are plenty of good reasons to study medical office assistant training classes.  Beginning an exciting new career, working in a field expected to experience ongoing growth, earning better pay than you could in retail or service jobs, finding satisfaction in helping to heal the infirm are just a few of the reasons why one […] Read More

New Year, New Career. Medical Assistant: Skills & Attributes

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Medical Assistants are held to a higher standard of professionalism than employees in other industries. The way the Medical Assistant approaches their job and interacts with patients is critical to the success of the patient’s well-being, along with the success of each practice, hospital, clinic and any other healthcare facility. Patients expect professional behavior and […] Read More

Unwrap Our Holiday Tips to Become a Better Medical Assistant

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Unwrap Our Holiday Tips to Become a Better Medical Assistant For students in a Medical Assistant program, you may be busy learning about the clinical aspects of the job such as how to draw blood, administer an injection, or take a patient’s vital signs. These are clearly a very important part of your training but in addition, there are also “soft skills” that are important […] Read More

Medical Assistants guide to working on the holidays

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If you’re a Medical Assistant, certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse, or other healthcare professional, there’s a good chance you’ll have to work on a holiday at some point. If you do, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out on a major family or social event. It can be hard, but it’s essential; you’re essential. When […] Read More

Medical Assisting- A Day in The Life

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Medical Assisting 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 differ depending on what type of practice you work for or department you work […] Read More