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Phelps, Paes and You – The Medical Assistant Training School Student

Posted: February 12, 2021 by Anthony

To make it to your country’s Olympic team in any sport is an enormous achievement. Olympic athletes train for years and most go home from the Olympic Trials without a spot on the team. To make it to that vaunted position – and have a chance to compete for the Gold- one must have truly […] Read More

Can You Describe an Instance Where You Screwed Up at School or Work?

Posted: February 9, 2021 by Anthony

This is the very type of loaded question interviewers are increasingly asking of candidates for job positions. Ah, how quaint seem the days when they used to ask you about your 3 top strengths and weaknesses. Listen, the job market is more competitive now than it has ever been. Hiring managers are forced to sort […] Read More

Qualities of a Medical Assistant

Posted: February 9, 2021 by Rob C.

Most of us have had the help and support of a Medical Assistant while visiting a hospital, or a physician’s office. However, to become a successful MA, there are some basic qualities that a candidate should possess. Communication Skills Among most important Medical Assistant qualities are communication skills, as these are the basic characteristics for […] Read More

Privacy Concerns When Submitting Online Applications For Employment

Posted: February 2, 2021 by Donna.Atkins

Sooner or later, most people will have to apply for a job online. The number of employers who utilize the online application method to find the best people continues to grow. Some people feel that the online application process limits their ability to showcase particular skills and stand apart from the competition. It really does […] Read More

Medical Assistant Trainees are Aware as Virus Spreads

Posted: January 29, 2021 by Anthony

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

Posted: January 27, 2021 by Anthony

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!

Posted: January 26, 2021 by Rob C.

(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 Assisting at the Allen School of Health Sciences, A Career to go Places!

Posted: January 19, 2021 by Rob C.

Most people who want to work in the healthcare field likely aspire to be doctors or nurses. However, Medical Assisting is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. The Medical Assistant career path offers many of the same benefits as other healthcare professions, in addition to perks of its own. The American Association […] Read More

Medical Office Assistant Training in Jamaica and Queens New York

Posted: January 17, 2021 by Anthony

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

Posted: January 12, 2021 by Rob C.

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