3 Awareness Concerns for Dental Office Assistants What do diabetes, gum disease, and COVID-19 have in common? These three conditions are all huge considerations for someone currently working in a Dental Office Assistant position. This group of healthcare workers must consider how these different health conditions affect their patients, as well as the evolving landscape…
Legal Trends and the Industry Outlook Job Market Analysis The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their official 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. In the final analysis of the data, it is a good time to be in, or to be qualified for a paralegal or legal assistant position. Either way, these…
3 Things to Remember in Customer Service as a Pharmacy Technician Customer service is a vital tool in any career field, because it ensures customers are being treated with respect and their needs are met. Employers seek out individuals with this skill set to add to their team. Proper customer service goes a long way…
14 Ways to Increase Your Earning Potential Whether you’re in a career field you enjoy or are looking for a fresh start, it’s always important to take time to reflect and review where you are at and where you want to be. There are many ways to assess and decide what is best for you…
Childcare Facilities and the Continued Impact of COVID on Workers, Parents, and Children The COVID-19 pandemic has brought much needed attention to the vitality of child care and childcare facilities in the United States. As the world’s largest economy, the United States is behind other countries in their investment in child care and early education.…
Four Types of Diagnostic Codes and How to Transcribe Them What It Is This discussion is regarding ICD-10 codes taken from the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization. International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes are found on patient paperwork,…
How to Treat Lens Luxation in Dogs and Cats Written by: Laura Switkowski, Licensed Veterinary Technician What is Lens Luxation? A lens luxation is a condition in a pet where the lens inside of the eye is dislocated from the normal position it should be in. How does this happen? The lens is held in…
Administrative Law and the Paralegal’s Role During the time of the pandemic, we have become familiar with our federal health agencies, the Food and Drug Administrative (FDA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). When we take off our shoes at airports, we are adhering to rules issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These…
Standout to Employers with NALA Digital Badges Building a strong resume is an important component for impressing an employer and landing the a job you are seeking. And now it’s even easier to showcase your achievements digitally so employers can readily see what accomplishments you’ve made that set you apart from other candidates. By taking…
Understanding Dictation as a Medical Transcriptionist What to Keep in Mind with ESL dictators: English as a second language (ESL) physicians or dictators with their foreign accents can be a challenge to medical transcriptionist/healthcare documentation specialists (MTs/HDSs) as well as other medical language experts. Keep in mind, however, that the ESL physician or dictator often…
