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What Makes A Unique Medical Assistant?

Maria Zegarra

Medical Assisting
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Have you thought about entering the healthcare industry?

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Are you considering becoming a medical assistant? Are you already in a medical assistant program but curious how you can improve your skills? FVI School of Nursing and Technology offers a Medical Assistant program to help you enter the healthcare industry and become a medical assistant. But what can set you apart from other medical assistants in the field?

Skills of Medical Assistants

Good communication skills – Many times, Medical Assistants will communicate with patients, doctors, nurses and other medical staff. It will be essential for you to have good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Organizational skills – As a Medical Assistant, you will be in charge of medical records, insurance billing, patient information and more. Organizational skills are an important skill to ensure an office runs smoothly.

Customer service skills – Medical Assistants are often the first and last person patients interact with while at the doctors’ office. Good customer service skills will be incredibly important for any Medical Assistant.

Medical vocabulary and medical knowledge – You will be in the healthcare industry, so obtaining medical knowledge and becoming familiar with medical terminology is essential for Medical Assistants.

Clerical and computer skills – Medical Assistants often book appointments, answer phones and file patient records. Medical Assistants perform many administrative tasks as well, so clerical and computer skills are required to succeed.

Become a Unique Medical Assistant

Above are skills all Medical Assistants should possess to succeed in the healthcare industry. If you’ve nailed those skills down and are ready to take the next step, the following skills will help you stand out:

  • Adaptability
  • Motivation
  • Compassion
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Time Management

FVI School of Nursing and Technology Medical Assistant Program

Now that you know what skills can make a unique medical assistant, it’s time to put it to the test. Become a Medical Assistant at FVI School of Nursing and Technology. The Medical Assistant program in Florida is offered at both locations. Choose to enroll in medical assistant school in Miami, FL or medical assistant school in Miramar, FL. The program is designed to prepare students in all relevant aspects of medical office management including booking appointments, records management, reception, insurance billing and informatics. We also teach students on how to prepare patients for examinations and minor surgeries, perform specialized medical tests and collect biological specimens. Contact FVI School of Nursing and Technology today for more information on our Medical Assistant program and our healthcare programs in Florida

Apply now to jumpstart your medical assistant career today!

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All nursing programs offered at FVI are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing Professional Nursing NCLEX Code Miramar US70415200 Professional Nursing NCLEX Code Miami US70418900 FVI School of Nursing and Technology (FVI) is licensed by the State of Florida, Commission for Independent Education (CIE) Miami (main) campus License Number: 3441/ Miramar campus License Number: 6010 The Associate of Science programs at FVI School of Nursing and Technology, Miramar, Florida and Miami, Florida are accredited by the Accredited Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). FVI School of Nursing and Technology is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) ID# 312400 since November 03, 2010

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