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What Are Electronic Medical Records and How Do They Relate To Medical Assistants?

Digitized medical records have helped change and improve the healthcare industry. This modern recordkeeping method has improved the quality of care, reduced medical errors, and improved communication among providers. As part of their administrative duties, medical assistants work closely with these records to ensure patients receive proper, efficient care. Prism Career Institute, offering medical assistant

HIPAA: Understanding Patient Confidentiality and How It Relates to Medical Assistants

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has helped change the healthcare industry by ensuring sensitive health information is shared securely. Medical assistants need to be aware of HIPAA laws to ensure their patients’ information is handled properly. Prism Career Institute offers a comprehensive medical assistant program in Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City

4 Tips to Make PN Training Easier

Studying for your practical nursing (PN) exam is time-consuming, but it’s a necessary part of your training as a practical nursing student. At Prism Career Institute, we strive to help our students succeed and reach their true potential, and we understand how tough it can be to balance work, school, and social life. Here, we

Career Path Advancement Options for Medical Assistants

Whether you’re a medical assistant looking to step into a leadership role or looking to become an instructor to new medical assisting students, there are opportunities for all medical assistants to advance and thrive in a long-term career. Prism Career Institute offers a comprehensive Medical Assistant training program to better prepare our students for the

How to Build Experience as an Entry-Level Medical Assistant

Congratulations – you’ve decided to pursue a career as a medical assistant. You may be wondering how you can gain experience that will help you land the job of your dreams. Medical assistants are healthcare professionals who work alongside doctors and nurses in a wide range of clinical settings. If you’re not sure how to

Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Medical assistants provide invaluable services to their patients while also aiding the administrative work done in the facility. As an entry-level medical assistant, you’ll be expected to carry out a variety of responsibilities, all of which you should be prepared for with the proper training. Here, Prism Career Institute describes the duties and responsibilities you’ll

How Long Does it Take to Become a PN?

Practical nurses (PNs) provide valuable, life-saving medical services in healthcare facilities around the globe. To become a PN, you’ll need to train through a practical nursing program. Once you’ve completed your training, you’ll need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Here, Prism Career Institute describes how long it takes to

3 Things to Remember Your First Day in a Medical Assistant Externship

At Prism Career Institute, we offer an in-depth medical assistant program that includes a 160-hour externship that’s designed to prepare students for a healthcare career. An externship is an integral part of any medical assistant training program as it gives you real-world experience in the field. This is an exciting time and one where you

Medical Assistant Responsibilities at a Cancer Treatment Center

Medical assistants are professional healthcare employees and can work in all kinds of healthcare settings. They play a vital role in making sure that medical office operations run smoothly. A medical assistant can find job opportunities in a variety of clinical environments, including cancer treatment centers. Medical assistants working in oncology can gain a strong

The Changing Role Of Medical Assistants During The COVID-19 Pandemic

As of October 2021, there have been more than 44 million cases of COVID-19 in the United States. Many of those diagnosed have sought medical attention, either through their primary care physician, urgent care, or the emergency room. More than 194,000 of those infected have required hospitalization. This history-making pandemic has caused a monumental strain