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Your Guide to Medical Assistant Duties

Learn more about becoming a medical assistant, medical assistant salary, and the differences between medical assistants and othe...

Des Sinkevich

Sep 26, 2024

11 min read

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Medical Coding Professional vs. Medical Billing and Coding: What’s the Difference?

Penn Foster now offers two different paths toward a career in medical coding or billing, but which program is the right one for ...

Des Sinkevich

Apr 17, 2024

6 min read

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How to Get Your First Pharmacy Tech Job

You’re freshly certified and ready to hit the ground running in the pharmacy world. But where do you start? We put together some...

Laura Amendola

Apr 12, 2024

7 min read

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians play an important role in a pharmacy, assisting pharmacists in filling prescriptions and working with custo...

Des Sinkevich

Jan 22, 2024

12 min read

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Jobs in Healthcare Management & Healthcare Administration: Your Career Guide

Start your healthcare management adventure with an AAS degree! Our guide maps out key roles, skills, and steps to thrive in this...

Lauren Ambrosio

Jan 09, 2024

5 min read

A woman with fair skin and blonde hair wears a lab coat and hands medication to a woman with medium skin and dark hair

What You Can and Can't Say to Customers as a Pharmacy Technician

If you're a pharmacy technician, you'll need to understand the limitations of your position when communicating with others. Here...

Nicole Krempasky

Oct 31, 2023

3 min read

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Guide to Becoming a Medical Transcriptionist: Salary, FAQs, and Requirements

Not sure if medical transcription is the right career for you? In this blog, you’ll learn more about what a medical transcriptio...

Des Sinkevich

Oct 13, 2023

8 min read

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What Does a Sterile Processing Tech Do? (Duties, Salary, & FAQs)

Want to work in healthcare but not with patients? Enter the world of sterile processing technicians (SPTs), essential workers be...

Lauren Ambrosio

Aug 02, 2023

18 min read

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Skills Every Pharmacy Technician Should Have

There are many skills that can help you get ahead in the growing Pharmacy Technician field. As a key player in the health care f...

Lauren Ambrosio

May 26, 2023

6 min read

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Which Healthcare Certifications Pay the Most? A Guide to Higher-Earning Medical Jobs Through Certification

Medical certifications can help you earn more and gain job stability. And you often don’t need a degree to get one. Here are the...

Lauren Ambrosio

May 09, 2023

7 min read

In Demand Healthcare Careers

12 Healthcare and Medical Careers In Demand for 2023

The beginning of a new year is a time for change, so it’s a great time to take the first steps toward reaching new goals, includ...

Des Sinkevich

Jan 05, 2023

12 min read

Growing Careers in Allied Health

Top Allied Health Careers

An effective healthcare team is made up of doctors, nurses, and a range of allied health care providers. From physical therapist...

Des Sinkevich

Nov 22, 2022

12 min read