Medical assistants play a significant role in the healthcare industry. They generally work alongside licensed physicians, helping provide quality care to patients while performing administrative duties to ensure the office runs smoothly. Medical assistants are in high demand in almost all sectors of healthcare, including dermatology. Prism Career Institute provides an outstanding Medical Assistant Program
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Why Many Practical Nurses Choose Private Duty Nursing
Are you interested in private duty nursing? These types of nurses provide care to patients in the home. They often help patients with major health issues that require ongoing care. Private duty nursing offers the chance to develop long-term relationships with patients, as well as several other benefits. Prism Career Institute offers a practical nursing
Busy Life? You Can Still Learn How to Become an PN
Although practical nurses (PNs) have always been an essential part of the healthcare team, the pandemic has proven just how important the job is. Nursing is an always-growing field, and the need for well-educated nurses is constantly increasing. If you have a passion for working hard and developing relationships with kindness and compassion, enrolling in
Tips for Taking a Patient Medical History
Medical assistants help medical professionals with regular clinical duties. However, they are also responsible for a variety of administrative duties, like updating, organizing, and filing patient medical records. One of those duties requires that you gather a patient’s medical history. Accurate and correct patient medical records are essential for keeping medical operations running smoothly and
What to Expect Working in Medical Assistant Hospital Jobs
Medical assistants are essential to the healthcare industry, working to keep things running smoothly and organized. They are responsible for completing many clinical and administrative tasks in a variety of healthcare settings. Hospitals are one setting that medical assistants can choose to work in that provides many benefits depending on what you’re looking for out
How to Become a Patient Care Technician
There are so many different job opportunities in the world of healthcare that it can be difficult to know where to start. If you enjoy helping others and you’re good at staying organized, you may want to consider working as a patient care technician. These professionals work under the supervision of nurses or doctors at
How to Become a Mobile Phlebotomist
Blood tests are routinely used in healthcare to help diagnose illnesses, monitor chronic conditions, and test the effectiveness of medical treatments. Phlebotomy is the medical term for the process of drawing blood from a patient’s vein using a needle. The medical professionals who perform blood draws are known as phlebotomists or phlebotomy technicians. Some phlebotomists
Specialties That Boost Medical Assistant Salary
Medical assistants work in all kinds of patient care settings, from large hospitals and surgery centers to small family practices. Some medical assistants choose to narrow their focus by working in a specific area of medicine, such as cardiology or podiatry. This is an exciting option for medical assistants, as specializations can translate into higher
Podiatric Medical Assistants Can Earn More
If you’ve ever had a sprained ankle or an ingrown toenail, you may have seen a specialist known as a podiatrist. These doctors focus on conditions that affect the feet and ankles. Like other types of doctors, they rely on the support of medical assistants to deliver excellent patient care and keep their medical offices
Meet Regina L. Johnson, Medical Assisting Program Manager
Prism Career Institute isn’t just a great place to go to school – it’s also a fulfilling place to work. Hear from Regina L. Johnson, RMA, NRCPT, CPI, CMAC, the Medical Assisting Program, to learn more about her rewarding role at Prism Career Institute, serving students in Philadelphia, PA, and Cherry Hill and West Atlantic