Tips for Working Through the End of the Year as a Medical Assistant. 

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1. Plan Ahead If you’re working during the winter season, then you know your schedule is bound to get hectic. Try to complete your plans early so whatever is on your list, you can get it done in a timely fashion to avoid any unnecessary stress. 2. Set Expectations If your work schedule is concrete […] Read More

Holiday Gift Ideas for The Medical Assistant Student in Your Life

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1. Personalized Stethoscope When you think of a Medical Assistant, what are the first things that comes to mind? Scrubs, a clinic and … a stethoscope! The stethoscope is an iconic gift, and there’s no doubt your MA student will be using one; so why not get it personalized? Personalization ensures no one else will […] Read More

Personality Traits for Successful Medical Assistants

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As a Medical Assistant, you are an important and versatile member of the healthcare team. While performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties, Medical Assistants are in constant communication with patients, doctors, and nurses. This is a career where you can bring your personality to work! Put Your People Skills to Work: Medical Assistants […] Read More

Challenges You May Face as a Medical Assistant

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Working in the healthcare field can be emotionally and physically challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding and satisfying! While you decide on a new career, why not learn more about the role of a Medical Assistant? Challenges of Being a Medical Assistant: A Medical Assistant is a healthcare team member that can work […] Read More

Can I Learn Phlebotomy at the Allen School of Health Sciences?

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Medical testing is often required to diagnose a patient. One of the most common tests performed by a Medical Assistant is a blood test. Blood tests can check for a wide range of conditions such as thyroid disorders, complete blood count totals, liver function, and kidney function. In some cases, a condition isn’t necessarily seen […] Read More

Medical Assistant Interview Attire Guide

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You don’t get a second chance at a first impression, and at job interviews, first impressions are vitally important. In just an hour, employers will get an idea of who you are, what your work ethic is, and whether you’ll fit their team, and it all comes down to how you carry yourself, and how […] Read More

How to manage stress as a Medical Assistant!

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How to manage stress as a Medical Assistant! Stress at any job is inevitable. In healthcare, you could come across all sorts of stressful situations. For instance, you may encounter a person who has a severe disease, or disability. You may deal with patients coming from diverse cultures or work with new technology; have a […] Read More

Medical Assistant Internship Expectations

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The Allen School of Health Sciences has an internship component that can set you apart from the crowd. We offer an 11- week internship which provides our students with 275 hours of clinical based training. You can learn a lot in the classroom, but you can’t learn everything, especially if you are studying to be […] Read More

What is a Medical Assistant?

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A Medical Assistant is a healthcare team member that can work both the front office as well as the back office of any medical clinic. From electronic health records to injections and blood draws, Medical Assistants (MA) are invaluable to a successful medical clinic. A Medical Assistant, or MA, is someone who aids doctors, typically […] Read More

Allen School of Health Sciences: Benefits of a Blended Healthcare Program

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Blended learning programs provide a safer learning environment At the Allen School of Health Sciences, we have students complete much of their coursework at home. Only requiring in-person attendance a few times per week creates a learning environment to keep staff and students safe. With fewer students on campus at a time, the Allen School […] Read More