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What Is a Medical Assistant?

Medical assistants are important professionals who help your doctor's office run smoothly and efficiently so your doctor can focus on you. (Credit: E+/Getty Images) Even though medical assistants ... read more

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Start your path to National Healthcareer Association ® (NHA) certification. UTSA's CMAA is a university fast-track program that teaches students to gain essential skills needed to perform medical ... read more

Understanding Medical Assistant Practice Liability Issues

In some states medical assistants have a clearly stated scope ... the visit length for appointment scheduling purposes using an office protocol provided by the supervising physician. read more

Medical Office Policies & Procedures Information

A medical office is typically staffed with several office assistants, nurses, doctors and other personnel. As with any other office setting, the medical office manager must set up policies and ... read more

A Camden County prosecutor is suing her office for denying remote work during pregnancy complications

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has been sued by one of its own lawyers for allegedly denying her the ability to work remotely while pregnant, in violation of a relatively new federal law. Gina ... read more

Medical assistant accused of smuggling drugs, cellphone to Lehigh Valley inmates

A medical assistant at Northampton County Prison is facing charges after police said she smuggled drugs into the facility for two inmates. read more

Medical assistant smuggled meth, cell phone to 2 Northampton County inmates, police say

A health care worker was arrested and two Northampton County inmates are facing more charges after a drug bust behind bars. read more

Former Assistant DA to testify in Ellen Greenberg case, says her body was moved: attorney

The Greenberg's attorneys were in court Tuesday, in regards to a lawsuit filed against the City of Philadelphia, and the Medical Examiner's Office, in the case ... read more

Understanding Medical Assistant Practice Liability Issues

but the medical assistant may only perform services when a physician is physically present in the office or clinic, with one exception. The exception is that a supervising physician at a ... read more