Healthcare Blogs | Penn Foster

Healthcare

57 Results for the Category

Woman with medium dark skintone and dark curly hair, wearing scrubs to demonstrate working as a certified medical coder

Which Medical Coding & Billing Certification Exam Should You Take – the CBCS or CPC?

Earning a medical billing and coding certification is required for most jobs in the field, but there are several exam options to...

Penn Foster

Sep 27, 2022

8 min read

A woman with medium skintone and dark hair, wearing scrubs and holding out a clipboard and a pen, demonstrating medical assistant duties

Your Guide to Medical Assistant Duties

If you’re looking for an in-demand career that offers plenty of jobs opportunities and the chance to make a difference, be...

Des Sinkevich

Aug 24, 2022

11 min read

How to Become a Dental Assistant

How to Become a Dental Assistant (Guide & Salary FAQs)

Becoming a dental assistant can be a rewarding career path, especially for those who want to work in a medical field and play an...

Des Sinkevich

Jul 21, 2022

12 min read

10 Reasons to Become a Pharmacy Technician

10 Reasons to Become a Pharmacy Technician [Infographic]

Becoming a pharmacy technician offers a lot of benefits! Besides joining a rewarding industry, here are 10 reasons to consider b...

Des Sinkevich

Jun 23, 2022

4 min read

A P and an F designed to look like an open book and resemble a graduation cap

Trends Impacting the Medical Billing and Coding Field

The healthcare field changes rapidly in response to new laws, procedures, and public health concerns. As a medical billing and c...

Penn Foster

Jun 06, 2022

4 min read

A P and an F designed to look like an open book and resemble a graduation cap

Top 4 Medical Billing and Coding Blogs For 2022

Looking to expand your knowledge of the medical coding and billing world? Take a look at our top medical coding and billing reso...

Penn Foster

May 23, 2022

4 min read

Woman in blue scrubs smiling on blue background.

Your Medical Billing & Coding Salary Guide

Medical billing and coding is a stable, in-demand job that can be perfect for those who enjoy working in an office setting with ...

Des Sinkevich

May 16, 2022

20 min read

man in blue scrubs over white long sleeve shirt on blue background.

What Do Medical Assistants Do?

It’s no secret: the medical field is growing and in need of more skilled workers. This is a great advantage for people intereste...

Penn Foster

May 16, 2022

4 min read

Woman in blue scrubs with arms crossed on red, white, and blue background.

What Does A Dental Assistant Do?

Dental assistants are important members of the team in a thriving dentist’s office. They provide support for dentists, hygienist...

Des Sinkevich

May 12, 2022

4 min read

A P and an F designed to look like an open book and resemble a graduation cap

Pharmacy Technician Instructor Monique Wants Her Students to Succeed in Work and Life

At Penn Foster, our instructors care 100% about what they teach, but care even more about their students. Pharmacy technician in...

Lauren Stash

Apr 29, 2022

5 min read

A P and an F designed to look like an open book and resemble a graduation cap

Medical Billing and Coding Instructor Diana Strives for Quality of Care

At Penn Foster, our instructors care passionately about the subjects they teach and the future of the fields they dedicate their...

Lauren Stash

Apr 29, 2022

5 min read

A P and an F designed to look like an open book and resemble a graduation cap

Penn Foster Helps Pharmacy Tech Student Further Career Goals

Daiana Tezotto worked as a pharmacist in Brazil for eight years, but after moving to the U.S. to study English, she wanted to ge...

Nicole Krempasky

Dec 21, 2021

2 min read