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What is professionalism?
The way a person perceives his or her work ability and performance.
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What is a cover letter?
Candidate introduction to potential employer stating interest of job opportunity and qualifications. Purpose is to invite potential employer to review candidate's resume.
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Who are patients?
Individuals who are under medical care or treatment.
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What is effective communication?
A two-way process that includes sending the right message that is also being correctly received and understood by the other person/s who is receiving it on the other end.
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What is the objective of a resume?
brief statement that appears at the top of a resume that expresses the applicant's career goal or desired occupation.
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What are characteristics of ethical behavior ?
Honestly ,integrity, professional, and confidentiality are just to name a few.
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What is a resume?
A brief account of one's professional or work experience, education, related experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application.
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What are primary administrative responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.?
Greet patients, answer phone, update patient chart, escort to exam room, etc.
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What are items one should always have prepared prior to the face to face interview?
Copies of resume, list of references, directions, name of interviewer, company name, etc.
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What are core competencies?
Words and phrases that apply to you and were used in the job posting........ team player, dependable,quality patient care, confidentiality, etc.
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What is taking initiative?
Seeks out opportunity to be of help, assisting others in the workplace.
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What are sources used for obtaining job or career opportunities in your field ?
Networking, direct contact with employers, electronic job boards, professional organizations, and referrals.
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What is performance appraisal?
The process by which a manager or consultant examines and evaluates an extern's or employee's work behavior by comparing it with preset standards, (2) documents the results of the comparison, and (3) uses the results to provide feedback to the employee t
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What is a personal hand written thank you note?
This may be the key to standing out from other applicants and securing the job after the interview process.
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What is a job title of a resume?
Focus on a specific job requirements and responsibilities.
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What is credibility?
The quality of being believable or worthy of trust.
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What is an interview?
A formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant.
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What is probationary period?
When considering hiring new employees, many employers use probationary employment periods ( externships) to ascertain whether the new workers will be able to handle the duties and responsibilities.
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What are pre-employment tests or assessments?
Help predict a new hire’s on-the-job performance and retention, applicants that pass the screening test should perform better as employees if they're hired.
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What are types of resumes?
Target, Chronological, and Functional
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What is competence?
You’re good at what you do – and you have the education, skills and knowledge that enable you to do your job well.
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What is a job description?
A broad, general, and written statement of a specific job, based on the findings of a job analysis. It generally includes duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and working conditions of a job along with the job's title, and the name or designation of
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What are primary clinical responsibilities of a Medical Assistant?
Triage patients’, prep patient(s) for examination, perform EKG (Electrocardiogram) Urinalysis etc. , take patients’ vital signs,
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What are illegal and unethical interview questions?
How many children do you have? Are you single or married? What year did you graduate from High School? Does your region prevent you from working weekends?
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Top values employers seek in applicants and new hires.
Strong work ethic, dependable & responsible, positive attitude, adaptable, loyal, honest, career minded, confident, motivated
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