Be Aware of Pseudo-Science Medical Assistants

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In the Internet age, laypersons – that is people who have not completed medical assistant education or any other medical training – have unprecedented access to an overwhelming volume of information about their own health.  Credible sites like WebMD.com and others, while home to lots of actual, proven scientific/medical knowledge, can still lead the untrained […] Read More

Every Day is a Good Day to be a Medical Assistant Candidate (Monday is Best Though)

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Studying to get your certified medical assistant degree is but the first step in one’s career transformation plan.  Once you’ve completed your studies, purchased a snazzy new, professional outfit of clothes, and drafted an impeccable resume, you’ll be ready to embark on the process of seeking a position as a certified nursing assistant.  Landing a […] Read More

Ways to Optimize your Medical Assistant Education

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Getting a medical assistant education requires a good deal of study and effort.  Like most courses of study, the certified medical assistant course from Allen School can quickly get away from a student if he or she isn’t well organized and prepared to take the steps necessary to stay that way.  Here are ten study […] Read More

Unplug for Numerous Reasons Online Medical Billing Students

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By the very nature of online study, those taking medical billing classes online spend more time than most tethered to electronic devices.  As someone who also makes a living sitting in front of computer screens and other electronics, I can say with authority, that there is a definite benefit – mentally, physically, and emotionally – […] Read More

Certified Nurse Assistants, Promote the Flu Shot

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The Fall is upon us and soon enough it will be Winter time.  That means freezing temps (here in the Northeast), being confined to close quarters indoors, and the more easy spread of influenza.  Every year, as the flu season approaches, nursing assistants, doctors and all manner of healthcare professionals urge patients to prepare by […] Read More

Be an Optimistic Medical Billing Specialist

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We all know that laughter is the best medicine.  But did you know that optimistic people are prone better overall health than their grumpy counterparts?  Yep.  It’s true!  While studying medical billing and coding online already makes for a happier disposition (eliminating commutes and enabling study from the comfort of your favorite location), there are […] Read More

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