Archive for December, 2011

The Facts About An Online Medical School

There are many people who are not able to attend a university full time to gain a degree in their desired field, but that does not have to hold you back in reaching your goals. For those who want to work in the medical field without the time and finances required of full time schooling, you may want to consider online medical school.

This gives the flexibility to access course materials and take classes no matter where in the world you happen to be that week-as long as you have communication tools such as a computer with Internet access and a phone. Study times are also often flexible as long as you meet the minimum study requirements, complete and submit assignments on time and are in attendance of the classes that are conducted at a set time.

There are of course some limitations to online medical degrees. The lack of the hands on practice means that you may only qualify for the program if you are currently already working in the field that you wish to study, and are simply furthering your education in that field rather than beginning a fresh course of study. These degrees deal in the theoretical and academic side of medicine as opposed to the practical because of the obvious restrictions of the teaching methods.

For these reasons, online training to become a doctor of, for instance medicine or dentistry is not available as there is too much hands on practice as well as hospital time required. But if you are already a healthcare professional, then there is a good chance that you can further your graduate training through this online method of distance learning.

The prerequisites for online medical schools differ from both school to school, and course to course, as well as the level at which you wish to study in just the same manner as degrees studied on a university campus might. For instance, a bachelors degree in nursing might require you to have an associates degree, as well as currently be a licensed practicing RN in good standing. Or a bachelors in radiology might require you to already have an associates, as well as being registered with one of the nationally accredited radiology boards (registration with whom normally requires you to be working in the field). Read the rest of this entry »

Where Do You Search For Medical Transcription Jobs Online?

Once you’re trained as a medical transcriptionist, the big thing that is one your mind is finding that first job. Considering how many employers list “two years experience” as a requirement, it’s pretty reasonable to be concerned about how you’ll find that first medical transcription job at home.

There are plenty of resources out there to help you, fortunately.

Your School

The school or training program you took may well have job placement assistance. Some are even partnered with certain employers. Take advantage of the resources offered you by the folks you paid to train you in the first place. They want you to get a job after graduation. It looks better when they have a high placement rate, so you both benefit.

Don’t forget any student and graduate forums your school may offer. Networking with your fellow students can be a huge help in finding work after graduation.

Medical Transcriptionist Focused Websites

There are a number of sites out there focused on medical transcriptionists. Some list job openings. You might jut find one who’s hiring.

Work at Home Websites

Many work at home websites list medical transcription employers. You will want to be a bit picky, as some sites are more about earning money from you than about being careful who they recommend. But there are some very good, free lists out there. Read the rest of this entry »

Certified Medical Assistant Jobs – Search Jobs Local or Nationwide

Certified medical assistant jobs are a popular and rising field of employment for many people in the medical industry. A medical assistant is an assistant in a medical place of work, such as a private doctor’s office, a public healthcare facility, or a large hospital. A med assistant may perform many duties, or only perform a few duties. They may perform front office (secretarial) work, or they may perform back office (clinical or laboratory) work. It all depends on the particular practice’s needs and requirements for these types of assistants.

A certified medical assistant is an assistant job that requires certification by a medical board. It is not a requirement in every state that a person working as an assistant, for either clerical or patient care, obtain a certificate or degree in their field. However, to work as a medical assistant in many places, a certificate or degree, typically one to two year, is required. This is especially true if the assistant job requires hands on patient care, x-ray, or blood work. A certified assistant will often make more money than an uncertified assistant.

This type of work is varied. Some are required to perform both front and back office duties, while others are given only one office to work in. They may perform front office duties, which is the secretarial and office work of a medical healthcare facility. This includes general secretarial work such as file keeping, record keeping, organizing patients files and folders, pulling patient records when necessary, inputting forms and records into computer systems. The front office duties of a medical assistant also include contacting insurance companies, billing and receiving payment for medical facility care, answering the phones of the facility and dealing with multiple incoming calls, ordering prescriptions from pharmacies, and dealing with other hospital staff. Read the rest of this entry »