Regardless of your experience or credentials, it’s important to prepare for the interview when applying for a job in the healthcare industry. Whether conducted in person or on the phone, the interview provides an ideal opportunity to present your qualifications, show how you can make a contribution, and learn more about the immediate position and […]
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Doctors Hiring Older Medical Assistants
Between 1995 and 2007, the number of older workers on full-time work schedules nearly doubled while the number working part-time rose just 19 percent. Our society is being reshaped by a rising demographic tide. Never have so many people lived into the later stages of their lives so healthy and productively, says American Psychological Association […]
Tips for Medical Assistants to Increase Their Salary
Who doesn’t want to get paid more? There are definitely some ways to boost your marketability and earning potential. A medical assistant’s median salary is $29,218 . Mid sized institutions tend to pay more than smaller practices, according to Payscale’s Median Salary by Company Size Charts.
Autoimmune Disorders
The immune system is a collection of special cells and chemicals that fight infection-causing agaents such as bacteria and viruses. An autoimmune disorder occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues. Autoimmune disorders are broadly grouped into two categories: ‘organ specific’ means one organ is affected, while in ‘non-organ-specific’ disorders,multiple organs […]
Vaccinations & Healthcare
Flu vaccines should be compulsory for all health-care workers because their patients’ lives are at risk. The time has come for healthcare institutions to demand that all healthcare workers be vaccinated. Our patients’ lives depend on this change. But each season, 20 percent of health workers get the flu.
Homeopathic Medicine
What is homeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of medical therapy that uses infinitesimal doses of medicines, or remedies. The remedies, which must be shaken to be considered homeopathic, are prepared from the plant, animal and mineral substances. It is the same thing as herbal medicine? Not at all. Herbal medicines uses tinctures of botanical substances, […]
How Health Care Reform is Making A Difference In Illinois
Medical malpractice in America remains a thorny and contentious issue, made no less so by its virtual exclusion from the Affordable Care Act governing healthcare reform in America. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Illinois the security they deserve.
How To Stay Healthy As A Nurse During Flu Season
YES,IT’S HERE. Cold and flu is fast upon us. You’ve probably heard plenty of coughs, sniffles, sneezing, and throat clearing going on already. And if you haven’t succumbed yet, you’re wondering when it’s your turn to catch it. Up to 20% of the U.S population cathces the flu every year, according to the Centers for […]
Reducing Distress in Children During Venipuncture
When it comes to pediatric patients undergoing venipuncture, it should be every phlebotomist’s top goal to reduce a child’s fear, pain, and distress, But studies show that age is a significant factor in how they behave, their level of distress, fear, and perception of pain.
Nursing Assistants in a Recession
As one of the top fastest growing careers in America right now sounds like an exciting opportunity and guaranteed job, you may find yourself sorely disappointed if you live in a market where everyone is attending schools for that same position. The decision of pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant is surely recession […]