Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the healthcare field. Goals direct. Exceptional leadership ability and good professional judgment. Strong patient advocacy.…
Merit pay program: Employee is given a 10% pay raise after performance form has been completed and employees ranking results in 4’s and 5’s in all section of evaluation. A maximum of 30% will be given for the…
Post-Acute Service Administrator with experience in Home Health , Home Hospice and Home Infusion. 18 years of…
Her Orthopedic doctors wants to have a CT done to determine if JH has a new or old fracture in her hip. He stated that if it is fractured there is nothing that can be done and it must heal on its own. This CT will require anesthesia. This order was order STAT so it would have to be done soon, if it is deceided to have this done. Please share your thoughts so we can make the proper steps forward…
Resident physicians are usually the first to see patients in most teaching institutions, and should protect themselves against infectious agents. Their knowledge of infectious agents and disease process is critical. Knowledge of EVD is not only important to residents, but to the general public as a whole.…
There are many human skills that a good Administrative Medical Assistant can use. The top three are people skills, planning activities and typing. People skills are great to have. You will have to deal with patients every day. Knowing how to communicate will make it easier to get along with one another. When patients call the office sometimes they upset about a bill they got and take it out on the Administrative Medical Assistant that took the call. To have good people skills will help you in handling the situation and not let yourself get angry at them. Knowing how to talk in a calm matter may help calm the patient down.…
While the physician assistant profession as a whole is a fairly new concept in the United States, its expansion and growth in today’s healthcare system is continuing to progress rapidly. The key component in ensuring the successful progression of such a profession is maintaining and producing programs which uphold the highest possible standards for educating future physician assistants. Several criteria must be considered when choosing a suitable physician assistant program. Some of these principles include accreditation, adequate didactic and clinical periods resulting in procurement of a master’s degree, outstanding program mission and goals, pass rates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), as well as other features unique to individual programs. The criteria will be discussed further in the following report as well as a list of the top ten recommendations for…
In the field of Medical Administrative Assistant, there is a multitude of career choices to branch off into. Of these many fields, the three that I choose to discuss are Medical Billing, Medical Coding and Medical Assistant. All three careers are of high demand in the medical industry and each requires the need of basic classes, with a couple of varied courses, depending on the field. Basic requirements for all include a high school diploma or GED. Most require an Associates degree, consisting of specific major courses and general liberal arts courses. Additionally, these professions can continue to advance their careers by obtaining a higher degree or attaining alternate types of specific certifications.…
The care assistant role is to give assistance and support to residents , as the individual care plan states. When I work with residents I make sure that they are safe nad able to…
There are many organizations that physician assistants can join to connect with other physician assistants and keep up with current issues taking place in the profession. The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is a national professional organization for physician assistants that practice in the United States.1 The AAPA represents 108,500 certified physician assistants throughout the country.2 For members, tools and resources are provided to further improve the quality and accessibility of health care. This organization holds annual conferences across the country for physician assistants (this year the annual conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada).3 I believe it would be beneficial for me to join this organization when I am practicing as a physician assistant because I will be able to connect with many physician assistants from across the country as well as learn about issues in my field and how to improve the quality of care given. AAPA uses email to convey information on…
A certified Medical Assistant has a wide range of duties that are office and clinically related. And they are performed under the direction of a physician and or sometimes an office manager. On the administrative side a Certified Medical Assistant maintains medical records computer and handwritten charts depending on the office, handle insurance forms and billing, and arrange for hospital admissions and lab test. Certified Medical Assistants duties vary from state to state. Certified Medical Assistants use all sorts of devices depending on the office or specialty. Certified Medical Assistants might have to measure and record vision and eye test, muscle function if they work in an ophthalmologist office. If a Certified Medical Assistant works in an office that does x-rays the CMA must know how to use the equipment the correct way to perform their job accurately.…
Medical assistants (MAs) play a valuable role in the day-to-day operations of hospitals, and healthcare facilities. Medical assistants possess a diverse set of specialized skills, allowing them to treat patients with various ailments, injuries, and chronic conditions. Medical assistants are not qualified to perform the same procedures as primary physicians, surgeons, RNs, or other higher-level healthcare providers. However, medical assistant training prepares these individuals to perform non-invasive exams on patients and to perform certain tasks under physician direction and supervision. Important clinical skills for medical assistants to know. Recording a patient's medical history: Before the lead doctor or nurse arrives, medical assistants must document the patient's current symptoms, medical history, risk factors, and other relevant concerns that will help the primary physician deliver an accurate diagnosis.…
Clinical medical assistants work on teams and administer medication, they also assist with minor medical procedures. Clinical medical assistants work in hospital and outpatient facilities. They use many valuable tools to complete many of the tasks involved with patient care. Their responsibilities includes disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments, collecting and preparing lab. In addition to performing a lot of other duties, including secretarial duties. Many work 40 stressful hours a week. Becoming a CMA, requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of on the job training. In order to become a certified CMA, you must past the American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA) certification. Studying the clinical aspect of the job requires…
When I was young, I had dreamt about becoming an inspiration to those around me. As I have become older, I`m beginning to realize that I am truly inspired by those in the medical field. After endless amounts of research, I have decided to become a physicians assistant. This job fits my criteria for the career I would like to pursue. The following will show how I plan on becoming a physicians assistant.…
The first section of the following essay will explain the communication skills such as having a great attitude, being able to understand the patient and physician; and also how to relate what the doctor has diagnose to the patient will help me become a great medical assistant. The next section will explain why conflict resolution is important in my career field. The last section will describe a conflict and how I resolved it; and also how I would change the way I handled it.…