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When you are applying for a job it is greatly important to read the entire application form before you actually start answering them and filling them out. it is essential that you carefull read the instructions and follow them. A properly completed application form is crucial to your job hunt because this the first chance to sell yourself and your skills to the employer. employers usually go through the information written on the filled out form before deciding who to schedule for an interview. Everybody, and employers are not immune with the tendency to judge
an application as a mirror of the particular person applying for the job.

Some tips in filling out the form

Firstly, greet the receptionist politely when submitting an application.
Answer the form honestly according to your capabilities.
Use black or blue ball point pens.
Have your fact sheet in hand.Write clearly and legibly.
Fill out the form neatly and properly.
Apply for a specific position.
Dont leave blanks.
Write ‘N/A’ if the question does not apply to you.
Explain gaps in your work history.
Sign and date your application.
Hand the application to the correct person.

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Prepare yourself a day before to make sure you get to your interview on time. Find out exactly where the company is located so you will where you have to go. Know who you must ask for once you are there. Get good directions, look on the map and make sure you know the best route. Anticipate possible traffic jams in going there. parking time etc. Ask for the full name and position of the person you will be seeing and a contact number in case you need to call. Put all this information into a folder to take with you. research the company you are prospecting to apply in. Prepare your portfolio. Make sure it is well written. review them if possible to check for possible typo errors. Practice your answers and possible questions to them. Dress for the work. Office attires come in handy. Make a big difference. Come prepared so you can be confident and in control.

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Medical Assistants execute varied administrative, laboratory and clinical tasks in different health care institutions.

Often, Medical Assistants are seen as generalists who are involved with many aspects of the medical profession but do not specialize in them.

A detailed overview of the activities of a Medical Assistant is given here:

Administrative duties:
General administration which includes day-to-day activities and other tasks. These include:

• Communication �” both internal and external and office correspondence.
• Patient welfare - maintenance of patient records, insurance forms, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission.
• Billing and bookkeeping.
• Maintain medical and drug supplies.

Clinical duties:
Clinical duties require discreet manual dexterity and visual acuity. A Medical Assistant has to support the medical practitioner with the following:

• Recording vital signs.
• Preparing patients for examination, explaining treatment procedures to patients.
• Assisting the physician during the examination.
• Instructing patients about medications and special diets.
• Preparation and administration of medications.

Laboratory tasks:
Laboratory tasks include:

• Collection and preparation of laboratory specimens.
• Performing basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Draw blood, prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures and change dressings.
• Disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilization of medical instruments.

Questions to Ask Employers during Interview

1. What is your nurse/patient ratio?
2. Do you have 8/10/12 hour shifts?
3. Can you explain the scheduling process?
4. Do you have self scheduling or how is the scheduling done for the unit?
5. Do you offer a Baylor program?
6. What are the current challenges that your company faces?
7. Why did the last person leave the position?
8. How long has the position been vacant?
9. What were the results of the last survey?
10. When is the next survey scheduled?
11. Is call required for this position?
12. If so, what are the call requirements?
13. What would be my primary challenges if I were selected for this position?
14. What is your management style?
15. How often are performance reviews conducted and what is your process?
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31. What are the major training and development needs of the people in your department? How did you identify them? What are you doing about them?
32. Are there any techniques you have found useful in identifying particular subordinates’ needs and potentials? Tell me how they worked with a particular person.
33. What do you do differently than other managers? Why? Examples?
34. What is the farthest you’ve had to bend your standards in order to succeed?
35. What job duties would you like to avoid if at all possible?
36. Describe a time in which you weighed the pros and cons of a situation and decided not to take action, even though you were under pressure to do so?
37. All of us have been in situations where we assigned work to other people and they didn’t do what we intended. Can you tell me about some of those? What were the circumstances and how did you handle it?
38. Have you ever had problems in getting your subordinates to accept your ideas or department goals? What approach did you use? How effective was it?
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