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The medical and
health industry is projected to be the fastest growing field
now and in the coming years due to technological advances
in the medical industry and a growing and aging population,
which needs more sophisticated methods of health care.
If you are compassionate and can see the rewards to be gained
from helping and working with other people, this is the career
track for you. Learn to perform administrative and clinical
tasks to keep the offices of physicians, chiropractors, and
other health practitioners organized and running smoothly.
Many of the medical opportunities in the work force have great
options for advancements into nursing and other specializations
depending on the medical facilities.
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The objective is
to prepare students to be health professionals with a
wide range of multiple skills and knowledge to succeed in the
front and
back office environments in most medical or health related
establishments. Administrative duties (front office) include
phone and
greeting skills, filing, transcription, data entry, billing,
coding,
organization, and scheduling appointments. Clinical duties (back
office) may include preparing patients for exams, preparing
basic
laboratory tests, advising patients on medications and special
diets,
and maintaining and sterilizing medical tools and equipment. |
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