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The Life and Job of a Pharmacy Technician

Summary: Pharmacy technicians work under licensed pharmacists and doctors. They are responsible for helping fill and refill prescriptions, helping customers get the medications they are prescribed and organizing the prescriptions in the pharmacy for systematic accuracy. A pharmacy technician must know the ins and outs of the prescription process, to

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Massage Therapy to Relieve Pain in Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Summary: Within the world’s population, there is an estimated 2.3 million people who suffer from pain and symptoms of multiple sclerosis disease. These symptoms can include, muscle spasms, poor circulation, anxiety, stress and severe and chronic pain. Study conducted by various therapists, doctors, and researchers has now shown the massage

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Healthcare Jobs With Good Pay and Fewer Schooling

Summary: An estimated 61% of all those in the healthcare field do not hold a four year degree. The majority of healthcare professions with the exception of MD’s can be obtained with certifications and two-year program degrees. Surgical technicians and assistants are just one example. Making an average of $50,000

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What is a Medical Coder?

Summary: A medical coder works in the medical billing department working with medical billers to make sure each medical record and bill is correct to each patient. Each medical procedure and type of patient interaction has a specific number or code. This code is based on a system of two

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5 Steps to Help Prepare for a Medical Job Interview

Summary: Going into a career in the medical field usually requires countless hours, time, money, and education to adequately prepare you to meet qualifications and experience. However, preparing for the job interview can make sure that all the time and energy spent does not go to waste. Taking some simple

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Surgical Technician: Job Outlook

Summary: A surgical technician prepares the patient for surgery, sterilized the equipment, assists the surgeon with tools and instruments during the surgery, and maintains a sterile environment before, during, and after the procedure. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there is an outlook for 30% job growth from 2012

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Work and School: How to Balance the Workload

Summary: Balancing school and work can be a challenge, especially when they are not the only two things going on in your life. However, with a little planning and structure balancing the workload can be manageable. First finding a job that will allow for flexible hours will be very helpful

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