Healthcare

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Dental Assistant vs. Dental Hygienist (What’s the Difference?)

Are you interested in working in a dentist’s office but aren’t sure in what capacity? In this blog post, we dive into the need-t...

Laura Amendola

Apr 08, 2025

7 min read

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Top Healthcare and Medical Careers for 2025

If you’re looking to start a new career, but aren’t sure what job is the right fit, considering a career in healthca...

Des Sinkevich

Jan 30, 2025

12 min read

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Your Guide to Medical Assistant Duties

Learn more about becoming a medical assistant, medical assistant salary, and the differences between medical assistants and othe...

Des Sinkevich

Sep 26, 2024

11 min read

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Medical Coding Professional vs. Medical Billing and Coding: What’s the Difference?

Penn Foster now offers two different paths toward a career in medical coding or billing, but which program is the right one for ...

Des Sinkevich

Apr 17, 2024

6 min read

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How to Get Your First Pharmacy Tech Job

You’re freshly certified and ready to hit the ground running in the pharmacy world. But where do you start? We put together some...

Laura Amendola

Apr 12, 2024

7 min read

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians play an important role in a pharmacy, assisting pharmacists in filling prescriptions and working with custo...

Des Sinkevich

Jan 22, 2024

12 min read

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Jobs in Healthcare Management & Healthcare Administration: Your Career Guide

Start your healthcare management adventure with an AAS degree! Our guide maps out key roles, skills, and steps to thrive in this...

Lauren Ambrosio

Jan 09, 2024

5 min read

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What You Can and Can't Say to Customers as a Pharmacy Technician

If you're a pharmacy technician, you'll need to understand the limitations of your position when communicating with others. Here...

Nicole Krempasky

Oct 31, 2023

3 min read

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Guide to Becoming a Medical Transcriptionist: Salary, FAQs, and Requirements

Not sure if medical transcription is the right career for you? In this blog, you’ll learn more about what a medical transcriptio...

Des Sinkevich

Oct 13, 2023

8 min read

Growing Careers in Allied Health

Top Allied Health Careers

An effective healthcare team is made up of doctors, nurses, and a range of allied health care providers. From physical therapist...

Des Sinkevich

Nov 22, 2022

12 min read

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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

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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