A phlebotomy technician, also known as a phlebotomist, is a trained medical professional who is responsible for drawing blood from patients for various laboratory tests. Phlebotomists are an important part of the healthcare team and play a vital role in diagnosing and treating diseases. If you’re interested in becoming a phlebotomy technician, read on for more information about what the job entails and how to get started.   Phlebotomy technicians typically work in hospitals, clinics, or blood donatio ..read more

As a medical assistant, you are a vital part of the health care team. Your responsibilities are both clinical and administrative, which means you must be proficient in a wide range of skills. While some of these skills may come naturally to you, others may need to be developed. Regardless, all of them should be included on your resume. Here are five key skills that will help you stand out from the competition.   Patient Interaction One of the most important aspects of your job is interacting with patients. This involves everything from answering their questions and addressing their conce ..read more

After working in the healthcare industry for a little while, you might wonder what time management is. Time Management! As if I could crack open nuts with it! Moreover, answering calls here and there is not a big deal, right? Wrong. It is one of those tasks that take up more than they seem because every second counts when we are running toward deadlines or emergencies all over town, even though our days are not long at first glance. There is no place like a busy hospital for chaos. From demanding parents and overprotective grandparents to frustrated patients, there is always something going o ..read more

  Medical assistants are in high demand and it doesn’t look like the job market is going to let up any time soon. From hospital or clinic work to research assistantships that can help you get started on your career path – we have links for all of these!   Medical Assistants: Looking For A Job? Here Are 5 Resources To Prepare Yourself     The American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) Become a Registered Medical Assistant with the ARMA! They provide continuing education units to stay certified as well. The American Registry of Medical Assistants is an organization that regis ..read more

To improve yourself as a medical assistant, it is important to be aware of how you can contribute to the success and growth in your field.  One way this could happen would be by being more prepared for client calls with detailed patient information at hand so that when they do come into contact one on one there will not only have to be enough time spent getting acquainted but also making sure everything has gone according to plan from start-to-finish!   The medical field is always growing, and there are many ways to improve your skills. Many of which will help you earn money or have ..read more

Learning to balance work, family, and other commitments while still maintaining good grades can be difficult for medical assistant students. A common theme among those who take on this challenge is stress; it’s not uncommon at all what you’ll hear them say about how much they’re struggling with managing everything in their lives! The constant coursework adds another layer of complication when trying to juggle school pressure alongside life priorities such as taking care (or starting) your own household…it doesn’t end there either–social events often conflict so sometimes even having time just ..read more

February is Black History Month in the United States and it’s a month dedicated to paying tribute to African American history. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has chosen Black Health & Wellness as this year’s theme. Some of today’s most innovative and important medical practices were first developed by African Americans. They include open-heart surgery, which allowed for the treatment of many human diseases with less risk than other procedures; a pacemaker used to manage symptoms associated with cardiomyopathy (heart problems) like irregular heartbeat or ..read more

3 Most Important factors to consider for medical assistants in 2022   The medical assistant’s role in healthcare has expanded to include more than just patient care. As an integral member of the team, they are vital for providing support and expertise when it comes time that a doctor needs help with their research or paperwork from anywhere around the globe through technology like video chat sessions on Skype!  The importance cannot be understated how important certification is- without proper education about all aspects related diseases/injury prevention techniques there will alway ..read more

                        As medical assistants are in high demand, adding certification to your CV will improve your chances of being hired. Along with work experience, these certificates add credibility and prove you have the skills needed to be a successful medical assistant. Below are three certificates you can acquire that will make you a more qualified candidate when applying for medical assistant positions. Phlebotomy Technician Certification One of the most common duties of medical assistants is drawing blood. In order to d ..read more

                        A phlebotomy technician, also known as a phlebotomist, is a trained medical professional who is responsible for drawing blood from patients for various laboratory tests. Phlebotomists are an important part of the healthcare team and play a vital role in diagnosing and treating diseases. If you’re interested in becoming a phlebotomy technician, read on for more information about what the job entails and how to get started.   Phlebotomy technicians typically work in hospitals, clinics, or blood donatio ..read more