How to Approach the “Weaknesses” Question in Medical Assistant Interviews

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Updated December 12, 2023 If you’ve ever been on a job interview, you’re well aware of the notorious questions most hiring managers ask.  The obligatory “Tell us about your strengths” question is a slam dunk.  It’s easy to rattle off all the ways you excel in your role as a medical assistant.  The follow-up question, […] Read More

Don’t Think You Can Succeed at Medical Billing Education?

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Anything worth pursuing is worth struggling to achieve.   Nobody, but nobody succeeds at anything their first time out.  For some of the most famously successful people, achievement didn’t materialize until having endured countless failures.  If you’re considering a career as a medical billing specialist, you may be worried about how challenging it will be to […] Read More

Medical Assistants Need to Be Meticulous

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There are some jobs where you can be a bit less than accurate and no one is overly concerned about it.  Think of the TV weather forecaster who calls for sun on the day of your outdoor party only to have it poor on your pic-nic.  But there are some other jobs where making even […] Read More

In Memoriam for 9/11 – Nurse Assistants Never Forget

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Today marks twelve years since the horrific attacks on America in New York, Washington DC and in Shanksville PA.  The tragic loss of so many first responders added to the collective woe felt by Americans and supporters of freedom worldwide that fateful day.  Those who worked in the medical field in the aftermath of the […] Read More

Getting Online Training for Medical Billing? Don’t Forget to Go Outside!

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Online study to earn a medical billing & coding certification is truly a marvel of technology.  It’s so convenient and easy to study without having to leave the confines of your comfortable home.  Just settle in to your comfy chair, fire up the ‘ole laptop and get to work earning your certification in medical billing; […] Read More

Find Gold of Your Own via Medical Billing Programs Online

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Today’s news contained a really nifty story of a treasure hunting Florida family who, after many years of fruitless pursuit, finally found nearly $300,000 worth of gold coins and chains, diving in a shipwreck off the coast near their home.  Imagine the thrill of finally uncovering this prize after many years of frustrating efforts yielding […] Read More

Using LinkedIn to Land Your Dream Medical Assistant Job

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OK, so you can also use it to land your dream nurse assistant job, medical billing and coding specialist job, even your dream chocolate cream pie taster job.  It’s just that good a tool for prospecting for employment.  I know this to be true because I have landed more than one good job using it […] Read More

Online Medical Billing Classes Require Functional Computers

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As a current or prospective student taking medical billing classes online, one thing you know for sure is that you’ll need to have a computer that works well enough to ensure you can effectively study.  And although you’re in the medical field, you may not know a lot about how to keep your computer healthy.  […] Read More

Certified Nurse Assistants, Be Prepared for the Unexpected

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Even if you never find yourself working as a certified nurse assistant in an emergency room, you’re bound to bear witness to some very odd medical conditions during the course of your career.  You’ll surely run across a few stories that fall well outside the boundaries of what is covered in certified nurse assistant training […] Read More