7 Great Reasons for making Medical Billing your Career
Summary: A career in Medical Billing and Coding is rewarding and is one of the best paid jobs in the healthcare administration field. Over the next 10 years, job opportunities in Medical Billing is expected to increase by 21% so there will be plenty of jobs in the future for people who have the right […]
5 Tips on How to Impress in a Phone Interview
Summary: Whether you’re applying for a job as a Medical Administrative Assistant or a Pharmacy Tech, more and more employers in the health field industry are using phone interviews as an initial screening tool to narrow the pool of candidates. You’ll need to prepare for you phone interview because it can happen on a moment’s […]
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Medical Assistant?
Medical Assistants are always high in demand and according to TIME magazine out of the 150 best recession-proof jobs, Medical Assistants rank #23. That’s a lot of job security and with an average starting salary of a little over $38k it becomes quite a rewarding profession. The first step in becoming a Medical Assistant is […]
Tips on how to Research a Future Employer before an Interview
Summary: You need every advantage you can get to ace that interview and the best way to get that edge is to do your homework on the company you’re interviewing for. Imagine walking in the door having the perfect responses to hard questions your interviewer will throw at you right in your back pocket. For […]
Benefits of a Career in the Medical Field
There are many great jobs available in the medical field today. Unlike most career choices, the medical field is always changing and growing. There will always be a place for someone who wants a job in the medical field. Take a closer look at some of the benefits of working in the as a medical […]
Top 7 things a certification for medical coding does for you
Okay, so you’ve read a couple of our blog posts before, and you know that after graduating from our medical billing and coding program and working for two years, you can go get a certification for medical coding by passing the exam to become a CPC (Certified Professional Coder). The certification is awarded by the […]
What it’s like to practice massage therapy in California
Many students wonder if it’s worth it to pursue ACHT’s dual physical therapy aide/massage therapist program. “What’s it like to practice massage therapy in California?” they wonder. We’ve done the research for you. Here’s some basic information about being a massage therapist in California. Your role: Massage therapy in California is about healing. Unlike many […]
The growth of the pharmaceutical industry and what it means for pharmacy tech programs in California
Today, more students are entering pharmacy tech programs in California than in any previous decade. Ordinarily, this might be a cause for concern – unrealistic expectations might bring students disappointment if they don’t end up finding a job after graduating with this skill. After all, oversaturation of a field is a very real possibility, and […]
Why Surgical Technology Schools in California are Becoming More Popular
Lately, there has been a growing demand for surgical technology schools in California. Online and in print, people wanting to get jobs in operating rooms are looking for the best education to do that. Let’s talk about some of the reasons it’s happening. 1. Young people don’t see the point of liberal arts education. Even […]
Why we offer medical assistant programs in California (Hint: we did a lot of listening.)
As anyone who uses public transportation can tell you, career training of all kinds is on the rise all over the U.S., and that includes medical assistant programs in California. People are abandoning the idea of liberal arts education, favoring something that can get them into the job market sooner and, more importantly, get them […]