The medical assistant professional must be aware of the phobias that their patients may have and know how to react should a fearful episode occur on the job. Below are some of the top phobias you may encounter. Patient anxiety. There are books devoted to it. Web sites. There’s even “White Coat Syndrome,” which causes […]
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Certified Nurse Assistants in Pop Culture
The image of nursing has changed and developed throughout history. One of the main causes of this change is the media’s portrayal of the profession. American culture and major historical events have also played a factor in shaping the public’s perception of professional nursing. Views of nurses also vary globally, as seen in the comparison […]
Communication with Non-English Speaking Patients?
One of the main problems facing health workers is that of patient compliance. An important factor in compliance is patient education, and there is no doubt this can be improved by better communication. Since language is the most important method of communication.
Medical Assistants Moving On and Moving Up!
Statistics show that over 70 percent of all working medical assistants are employed in physician’s private offices, and group practices. Another large group of medical assistants work for ophthalmologists, podiatrists, and chiropractors, and other healthcare providers. Healthcare is the fastest-growing U.S. service industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so if you’re interested in […]
Succeeding In An Externship
Some people aren’t familiar with the term externship. Your externship is the final step of your medical assisting training. An externship has to with YOU! It means you finally get a chance to put everything learned in a classroom to use, dealing with actual patients and medical professionals in an actual medical office environment. Although […]
How To Maintain Professional Relationships in the Office
You spend most of your time with them. With a single word, they can make or ruin your day. They know more about you than does your own mother. They’re your co-workers and your associates, your bosses and your employees, your clients and your colleagues. In fact , all of your workmates have an enormous […]
3 Top – Selling Books for Nurses
Being a nursing assistant is one of the most demanding jobs in america, says a Cornell University gerontologist. These professionals require emotional strength and interpersonal skill as they confront on-the-job suffering, dementia and mortality everyday.
The 5 Rights of Medications
There are “Five Rights” to accurate medication administration. If all are observed, the potential for mistakes is drastically reduced. Nurses learn these rules in school. The tendency to skimp on them is a problem that often stems from factors such as overconfidence and staffing shortages. There is no excuse to skimp on rules; follow the […]
Personal Qualities Required For a Certified Medical Assistant
It will be a great feeling when after taking your exam you gain your important medical assistant certification. However let’s step back a bit first and delve into the personal qualities you actually need to be a success in your job as a certified medical assistant.
What Every Medical Assisting Student Should Know About Externships
Many Medical Assistant Schools offer an “externship” or “internship” as part of their program. A medical assisting externship is an opportunity for students to temporarily work in a healthcare facility alongside medical professionals.